Mercedes Sosa - More than a Song

The Argentine folk singer, Mercedes Sosa, was a world-class performer, whose influence went far beyond the borders of music. Nicknamed, "The Voice of the Voiceless", Sosa was a dynamic force in shaping Latin America by transmitting the strength and fire needed for cultural and personal change. Today, Sosa's life stands as a testimony to the heroic power of one's individual voice to make a meaningful difference in human affairs.
She was an artist who transformed personal suffering into art and activism for a more emphatic and compassionate world. Her life is an inspiration to us all in the stormy times we live. Mercedes Sosa - More than a Song explores the secret behind Sosa's remarkable impact and reveals how her upbringing, political circumstances and personal tragedies formed her life and her career. If you like courageous women and untold stories of heroism, solidarity, and compassion, then you'll love this powerful biography. "In her voice, life becomes a song with a scent of hope as sweet and beautiful as the flower that grows in the paths of those who looks forward." Includes: 8 photos b&w and 5 sketchesEndorsed by Fabián Matus, son of Mercedes Sosa and president of The Mercedes Sosa FoundationThis edition is published to mark the 10th anniversary of Mercedes Sosa's death and contains  the biographical part of the original title, Mercedes Sosa - The Voice of Hope.