Three selected children will also be added to the evening through an online call, who will interpret a special version of collective unconscious, the Charly García classic that the historic singer turned into a symbol of hope.
This July 9, 90 years of the birth of Mercedes Sosa, one of the most emblematic voices of Latin American music. Born in San Miguel de Tucumán in 1935 under the name of Marta Haydée Mercedes Sosa Girónits artistic and social legacy remains more in force than ever.
Recognized worldwide as “La Voz de América”, Mercedes was one of the founders of the Movement New songbook In 1963, together with figures like Oscar Matus, Armando Tejada Gómez and Tito Franceamong others. Over time, it became an undisputed reference of the New Latin American songleading their art to stages around the world.
During the military dictatorship in Argentina, he had to exile in 1979. Three years later, he returned with a remembered and symbolic concert at the Opera Theater in Buenos Aires. Since then, his repertoire was extended with compositions of contemporary artists such as Charly García, León Gieco, Piero and Antonio Tarragó Rosin addition to tango classics such as The dizzy. In his last years, he recorded collaborations with figures such as Spinetta, Serrat, Cerati, Caetano Veloso, Shakira, Fito Páez and Vicentico.
A musical tribute: “Thank you Mercedes” at the Teatro Colón
To commemorate this date, the streaming channel Olga will organize a Special event called “Thanks Mercedes”that the Wednesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. in it Colón Theater. The show will be conducted by Migue Granados and Lucas Fridmanand will be attended by renowned artists from various genres.
Among the confirmed musicians are: Soledad Pastorutti, Cazzu, Pedro Aznar, Nahuel Pennisi, Jairo, Sandra Mihanovich, Alejandro Lerner, Hilda Lizarazu, Ángela Torres, Ligia Piro, Maxi Espíndola, Lidia Borda, Jorge Fandermole, Fer dente and the group Ahyreamong others. Although they do not appear in the official list, it is speculated with possible surprise appearances of close artists to Mercedes, such as León Gieco either Victor Heredia.
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Three selected children will also be added to the evening through an online call, who will perform a special version of Collective unconsciousCharly García’s classic that Mercedes became a symbol of hope.
Solidarity entrance and transmission for the whole country
Tickets to attend the event were delivered free of charge last Sunday, in exchange for a Solidarity kit which included non -perishable foods, intended for Foundation Yes. For those who have not achieved their place, there will be a giant screen in the side square of Columbuswhere you can follow the live show and share a Community Locro.
In addition, the tribute will be transmitted in direct and without cost through Olga YouTube channelwhich will allow people from all over the country and the world to join this emotional recognition to a figure that marked the cultural history of Latin America.
Source: Ambito
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