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 (89 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 3 | 7.33 | 0.16% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 45,741 | $48,000 | 77$ |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 5,094,118 | 5,545 | $62,000 | 67$ |
| Argentina | 2 | 7.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 45,195,774 | 39,008 | $450,000 | 388$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 50,882,884 | 22,688 | $350,000 | 156$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,599 | $54,000 | 25$ |
| Paraguay | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 7,132,538 | 2,944 | $38,000 | 16$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,050 | $89,000 | 50$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,005 | $25,000 | 13$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 5,218 | $40,000 | 18$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,860 | $2,700,000 | 710$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 18,620 | $1,400,000 | 558$ |
| Totals | 15 | 287,281,315 | 170,278 | $5,256,000 | 2,078$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Argentina:
Mercedes Sosa was a beloved friend of Joaquín Sabina, with whom he immortalized the song Violetas para Violeta.
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Venezuela:
Mercedes Sosa is remembered by Joaquín Sabina as a dear friend and collaborator.
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Venezuela:
Lafourcade was inspired by Mercedes Sosa in her new album.
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Spain:
Mercedes Sosa is featured in the exhibition that celebrates the legacy of Latina women in music.
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United Kingdom:
Mercedes Sosa is part of a generation of singers who blended music traditions to explore history and society.
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Costa Rica:
Shawn Mendes honored the classic Latin American song 'Gracias a la vida', popularized by Mercedes Sosa.
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Honduras:
The Argentine Mercedes Sosa is in the tenth position.
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Bolivia:
The Argentine Mercedes Sosa is in the tenth position.
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Dominican Republic:
The Argentine Mercedes Sosa is in the tenth position.
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Venezuela:
Mercedes Sosa is recognized in the top ten of the best Latina pop artists.
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