Mercedes Sosa
Mercedes Sosa was an iconic Argentine singer known as 'La Negra,' celebrated for her powerful voice and her role in popularizing folk music, particularly the Nueva Canción movement, which addressed social and political issues in Latin America.
Born on Jul 09, 1935 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 11,323 | $250,000 | 147$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 32 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| Totals | 3 | 66,031,711 | 40,431 | $1,657,800 | 1,024$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Monaco:
Gabi Hartmann wanted to pay tribute to Mercedes Sosa by covering her song La Pomeña.
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Romania:
Lopez honored Mercedes Sosa with the song 'Gracias a la vida'.
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Spain:
Jennifer López sang 'Gracias a la vida' by Mercedes Sosa during her performance.
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Argentina:
Mercedes Sosa's collection was recognized at the Premios Gardel 2025.
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Argentina:
Mercedes Sosa was a celebrated Argentine folk singer who played a significant role in the music scene during the democratic transition.
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Peru:
Mercedes Sosa is quoted in relation to the unity of Latin America.
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Costa Rica:
Mercedes Sosa is a celebrated Argentine singer whose music was associated with political resistance.
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Argentina:
Julio Lagos faced difficulties when trying to play Mercedes Sosa's music on the radio.
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Venezuela:
Soledad Bravo has performed alongside Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa.
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Italy:
Todo cambia sang by Mercedes Sosa, a compatriot and contemporary of Jorge Bergoglio.
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