Mercedes Sosa

Mercedes Sosa

Born: July 9, 1935
Died: October 4, 2009
in San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
Haydée Mercedes Sosa, sometimes known as La Negra , was an Argentine singer/songwriter who was popular throughout Latin America and many countries outside the region. With her roots in Argentine folk music, Sosa became one of the preeminent exponents of nueva canción.

Movies for Mercedes Sosa...

Carlos Rivera: leyendas
Title: Carlos Rivera: leyendas
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: May 20, 2022
Type: Movie
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Bios: Mercedes Sosa
Title: Bios: Mercedes Sosa
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 15, 2022
Type: Movie
Abel Pintos explores the legacy and great influence of Mercedes Sosa, the woman who revolutionized Argentine folklore. Thus, through interviews with musicians and intellectuals who supported her at the beginning of her career, with her grandchildren who knew her most intimate side, and with artists such as Fito Páez and Charly García, Abel reconstructs and honors the Mercedes figure.
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Amparo Ochoa: My Barz Broke out
Title: Amparo Ochoa: My Barz Broke out
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 29, 2021
Type: Movie
Supported by current images and national and international archives, this documentary narrates the life of the singer Amparo Ochoa, who learned music from her father, in Sinaloa. His passion for teaching, the decision to live in Mexico City, his indispensable role in the Mexican scene of the seventies and eighties, as well as his constant criticism of the government, are narrated by family and friends, such as Óscar Chávez, Gabino Palomares and Mercedes Sosa, who speak of the consolidation of the artist as a fundamental figure of Mexican popular song and feminist militancy.
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30 Years of Argentine Rock
Title: 30 Years of Argentine Rock
Character: Self
Released: May 17, 2020
Type: Movie
Aided by archival footage and interviews with its key figures, this documentary delves into the history of Argentine rock music from its origins up to the mid-1990s.
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Tango in Paris: Memories of Astor Piazzolla
Title: Tango in Paris: Memories of Astor Piazzolla
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: September 7, 2017
Type: Movie
The story of two friends who met on the eve of their fiftieth birthday: musician Astor Piazzolla and architect José Pons. They never imagined that their friendship would change their lives forever.
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Mercedes Sosa, Cantora un viaje íntimo
Title: Mercedes Sosa, Cantora un viaje íntimo
Character: Herself
Released: April 11, 2009
Type: Movie
Mercedes Sosa making of her last album depicts encounters with other characters, creative moments, testimonies of the artists who participated and reflections of Mercedes Sosa about her life and the recording of "Cantora".
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Viola Chilensis
Title: Viola Chilensis
Character: Self
Released: May 5, 2003
Type: Movie
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Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Documentary CMTV
Title: Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota - Documentary CMTV
Character: Himself
Released: February 2, 2002
Type: Movie
Two hours of videos, testimonies and exclusive material about Patricio Rey y Los Redonditos de Ricota, a look at the band's career.
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Histories from Argentina En Vivo
Title: Histories from Argentina En Vivo
Released: September 20, 2001
Type: Movie
Thirteen short films directed by thirteen directors, based on the recitals of Argentino en Vivo 2.
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Title: De pé a pá
Character: Self
Released: January 7, 1996
Type: TV
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Mercedes Sosa: como un pájaro libre
Title: Mercedes Sosa: como un pájaro libre
Released: October 6, 1983
Type: Movie
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Title: Champs-Elysées
Character: Self
Released: January 16, 1982
Type: TV
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Canto Libre - den fria sången
Title: Canto Libre - den fria sången
Character: Self
Released: January 5, 1980
Type: Movie
A concert program about the current development of the free Latin American music presented by a wide range of artists, performers and groups from around the countries of the continent.
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Esta es mi Argentina
Title: Esta es mi Argentina
Character: Voz en off
Released: May 2, 1974
Type: Movie
A geographical-musical walk through Argentina. Beautiful landscapes and the popular festivals of each region.
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Argentinísima
Title: Argentinísima
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 1972
Type: Movie
Consists of musical performances, mostly Argentine folklore, many of which are accompanied by dancing. Several sequences were filmed in scenic locations throughout the country.
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Title: A Kettle of Colour
Character: Self
Released: January 29, 1972
Type: TV
The show was meant to compete with those on West German television. To this end it was fairly successful even attracting a following in parts of West Germany which could receive Eastern TV. Its production values were high. Apart from song and dance numbers and appearances from East German celebrities, almost every broadcast featured well-known stars from the west, often after their popularity had peaked in their home countries.
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Title: Le Grand Échiquier
Character: Self
Released: January 12, 1972
Type: TV
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Güemes, la tierra en armas
Title: Güemes, la tierra en armas
Character: Juana Azurduy
Released: April 7, 1971
Type: Movie
The story of the wars of independence in Northern Argentina during the 19th Century.
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Title: Viña del Mar International Song Festival
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: February 14, 1963
Type: TV
A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place during the last week of February at the Quinta Vergara Amphitheater since February 21, 1960.