A tribute to Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa will gather artists, migrants, and cultural organizations this Sunday in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the legacy of the emblematic performer, according to media reports published today.

The tribute will take place at the Casa con la Música, located in the Lapa neighborhood, and will coincide with the second anniversary of the collective Argentinos Organizados (Organized Argentines), which is composed of more than one hundred Argentine nationals residing in the Rio metropolis.

According to Agencia Brasil, the gathering is supported by the Mercedes Sosa Foundation as well as various organizations dedicated to the promotion of Argentine folklore.

Known as the "Voice of Latin America," Mercedes Sosa was born on July 9, 1935, in San Miguel de Tucumán, and became one of the most influential figures in the continent's popular music.

Her artistic career was defined by her defense of human rights, social justice, and Latin American integration, alongside an extensive body of work that transcended borders and languages.

During the last Argentine military dictatorship, established in 1976, the artist was persecuted by the regime, detained during a concert in La Plata, and subsequently forced into exile in Europe.

Biographical data highlights that she resided in Paris and Madrid before returning to Argentina with the restoration of democracy. She passed away in Buenos Aires on October 4, 2009, though her legacy remains vibrant on stages worldwide.

Araceli Matus, the artist's granddaughter and president of the aforementioned foundation, will travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the tribute.

In statements to the cited media outlet, she emphasized that her grandmother's work continues to be remembered through cultural activities in numerous countries, including Spain and Germany, as well as across various Argentine provinces.

For its organizers, the gathering in Rio de Janeiro also constitutes a manifestation of cultural resistance within a context they describe as complex for the region.

Natalia Mercado, one of the coordinators of the Argentinos Organizados collective, affirmed that celebrating Latin American music and identity represents a way to defend culture and strengthen the bonds between the peoples of Brazil and Argentina.

Sunday's programming will include live folk music performances, appearances by the Coral Batucavidi and the group Cantar la Ronda, alongside an open class on chacarera, a traditional rhythm from northwestern Argentina.