(1976 – known as the 'Black Album')
The discography of Mercedes Sosa , widely known as "La Negra," is consistently acclaimed as a pillar of the nueva canción movement. With a career spanning over four decades, her work is characterized by a "rich, powerful, and malleable" voice. Critics frequently highlight her ability to blend traditional folk with socially conscious messages, earning her a on Album of the Year . Top-Rated Albums & Critical Reception
Recorded live in Buenos Aires to celebrate her return from exile, this double album captures the raw energy of her voice. It’s because it features duets with icons like Shakira (then a rising star), Milton Nascimento , and León Gieco . The version of “Como la Cigarra” here is definitive.