Mercedes Sosa
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Mercedes Sosa
Summary
Mercedes Sosa is a human[1]. She was born in San Miguel de Tucumán[2]. She was born on July 9, 1935[3]. She died in Buenos Aires[4]. She died on October 4, 2009[5]. She worked as a singer[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,301 views/month, #6,107 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in San Miguel de Tucumán[2], Mercedes Sosa…
- Mercedes Sosa passed away in Buenos Aires[4].
- Mercedes Sosa was born on July 9, 1935[3].
- Mercedes Sosa died on October 4, 2009[5].
- Among Mercedes Sosa's spouses was Oscar Matus[10].
- A child of Mercedes Sosa was Fabián Matus[11].
- Mercedes Sosa held citizenship in Argentina[12].
- Mercedes Sosa's professions included singer[6].
- Mercedes Sosa's professions included recording artist[7].
- Mercedes Sosa worked as a musician[8].
- Mercedes Sosa held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[13].
- A notable work attributed to Mercedes Sosa is Todo cambia[14].
- Mercedes Sosa received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15].
- Mercedes Sosa received the Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16].
- Mercedes Sosa received the Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album[17].
- Mercedes Sosa received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].
- Mercedes Sosa received the diamond Konex award[19].
- Mercedes Sosa is recorded as female[20].
- Mercedes Sosa's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Mercedes Sosa's genre is trova[22].
- Mercedes Sosa's genre is traditional folk music[23].
- Mercedes Sosa's genre is folk music[24].
- Mercedes Sosa's genre is popular music[25].
- Mercedes Sosa's discography is recorded as Mercedes Sosa discography[26].
- Mercedes Sosa's Commons category is recorded as Mercedes Sosa[27].
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Origins and Family
Mercedes Sosa was born in San Miguel de Tucumán[2]. She was born on July 9, 1935[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8]. Mercedes Sosa held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[13].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Mercedes Sosa is Todo cambia[14].
Recognition
Awards received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16], an order[30], in Brazil[31], founded in 1991[32]; Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album[17], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 2000[35]; Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 2004[38]; and diamond Konex award[19], an award[39], in Argentina[40].
Personal Life
Mercedes Sosa was married to Oscar Matus[10]. A child of her was Fabián Matus[11].
Death and Burial
Mercedes Sosa died on October 4, 2009[5]. She died in Buenos Aires[4]. The cause of death was multiple organ dysfunction syndrome[41].
Why It Matters
Mercedes Sosa ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,301 views/month, #6,107 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
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[10].
What did Mercedes Sosa do for work?
Mercedes Sosa worked as singer[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Mercedes Sosa receive?
Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[15], Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil)[16], Latin Grammy Award for Best Folk Album[17], and Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18].