Al jardín de la república

This song, "Al jardín de la república", brings us the unmistakable voice of Mercedes Sosa, an artist who transcended borders and genres. Born in San Miguel de Tucumán and passed away in Buenos Aires, her legacy as "The Voice of America" extended across continents, consolidating her as a central figure of Latin American popular music. She herself defined herself as a "cantora", a distinction that marked a fundamental difference within the Latin American New Song movement, of which she was a pioneer. This way of understanding art was reflected in her works, such as the albums Canciones con fundamento and Yo no canto por cantar.

Throughout her career, Mercedes Sosa explored diverse styles, from tango to rock and pop, but always maintaining her folk essence. Among her most remembered performances are pieces like Alfonsina y el mar, Gracias a la vida, and Todo cambia. Her discography is extensive and includes significant works such as Mujeres argentinas (1969), Homenaje a Violeta Parra (1971), and Mercedes Sosa en Argentina (1982). Her interpretation of the Misa criolla in the year 2000 also marked a milestone, and her last project was the album Cantora.