"Mercedes Sosa en Argentina" is a live double album by Argentinian singer Mercedes Sosa, released in 1982. The album was recorded at the Teatro Opera de Buenos Aires in the same year and it particularly stands out because it was released after her ban during the military junta ruling, making it her first performance in Argentina after three years of exile.
Mercedes Sosa, sometimes called "La Negra”, is one of the popular folk musicians from Argentina. She is renowned for her songs with themes of love, country, and socially conscious lyrics. Sosa's music is often associated with the Nueva canción movement, a movement and genre within Latin American and Iberian music of folk music with socially committed lyrics.
"Mercedes Sosa en Argentina" features a mix of solo performances and duets with other notable musicians, including León Gieco, Milton Nascimento, and Charly García. The repertoire of the album includes a variation of folkloric and popular songs, being a significant part of Sosa's musical journey and contribution, where she interprets the melodic narratives of her country and Latin America.
This album has been critically acclaimed for Sosa’s emotive performances and her husky, resounding voice. It is considered an important piece of work that showcases the depth and beauty of Argentinian and Latin American folk music.
