Mercedes Sosa
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Summary
Mercedes Sosa was born on July 9, 1935[1], in San Miguel de Tucumán[2]. She died on October 4, 2009[3], in Buenos Aires[4]. She worked as a singer[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,302 views/month, #6,107 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Oscar Matus[9]
- Child: Fabián Matus[10]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[11]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12]
- Notable work: Todo cambia[13]
- Award received: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[15], Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album[16], Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17], diamond Konex award[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Genre: trova[20], traditional folk music[21], folk music[22], popular music[23]
- Discography: Mercedes Sosa discography[24]
- Commons category: Mercedes Sosa[25]
- Voice type: contralto[26]
- Cause of death: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[27]
- Family name: Sosa (surname)[28]
- Given name: Haydée[29], Mercedes[30]
- Official website: http://www.mercedessosa.com.ar/[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: voice[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[34]
- Nickname: La Negra[35]
- Birth name: Mercedes Sosa[36]
- Name in native language: Mercedes Sosa[37]
- Different from: La Negra[38]
- Start of work period: 1950[39]
Why It Matters
Mercedes Sosa has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Mercedes Sosa born?
Mercedes Sosa was born in San Miguel de Tucumán[2].
Where did Mercedes Sosa die?
Mercedes Sosa died in Buenos Aires[4].
Who was Mercedes Sosa married to?
Mercedes Sosa's spouses include Oscar Matus[9].
What did Mercedes Sosa do for work?
Mercedes Sosa worked as a singer[5], recording artist[6], and musician[7].
What awards did Mercedes Sosa receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[14], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[15], Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album[16], and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[17].