Casi, fue una soprano norteamericana excelente llamada Jessye Norman, casi contemporanea a la negra y que lamentablemente falleció el año pasado (igual que Mercedes a sus 74 años). Ojo que no quiero que suene como pedantería para corregir sino que es una oportunidad para conocer a otra tremenda artista
Sabía que era una soprano del momento pero no me acordaba su nombre y entonces puse "un crítico",función involuntaria de ese momento en todo caso..Mi madre tiene el recorte de La Gaceta de Tucumán.En el mismo,Mercedes menciona que había cantado esa noche la zamba Agosto en Tucumán y parte del público a la salida del espectáculo le dijo con respecto a esa canción "Ud hace música de aquí",por los elementos de jazz de esa composición.La zamba era de Osvaldo Costello,mi padre,una de las tres que le grabó.
If you watch the entire show she apologises to the crowd at one point for not giving a 100% that day because she had a cold. She sang like that... WHILE HAVING A COLD!
omg I can't belive that u know her music , I think her music It's sooo meaningful for my country, my family, I cried seeing her in This video, I didn't realize what she really mean for me as an artist, till this moment, I saw in mi mind, my childhood singing her songs at school every morning, so emotional, thank u so much!
I speak Spanish fluently and have been listening to Mercedes Sosa for decades. I still cry almost every time I hear her voice and the poetry that is comprised in her repertoire.
Que bueno es compartir la cultura de los diferentes pueblos del mundo, te abre la mente y te vuelves mas comprensivo con las diferentes expresiones culturales que hay en nuestro planeta. Bruce, te mando un gran saludo desde la fría tierra del sur argentino.
Hay un buen número de gente que hace esto jajaja. Canales más técnicos y serios como este, y más juveniles (Aunque no por eso, peores) como el de ShaunTrack
Ella era vecina de mis abuelos. Les cuento que sus padres querían llamarla Marta Mercedes, pero cuando el padre fue al registro civil la hizo anotar como Haydee Mercedes. A ella sus familiares y vecinos nunca la llamaron por su nombre, siempre se la llamó Marta (el nombre que hubieran querido anotar). Solo artísticamente se la conoció como Mercedes Sosa. Hoy en día su casa está hecha un museo 🏛. Saludos desde la ciudad donde nació La Negra
hi Beth, here is a translation of the lyrics to English: Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me two eyes, that when I open them, perfectly distinguish black from white And in the tall sky its starry backdrop, And within the multitudes the man I love.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me sound and the alphabet. With them the words I think and declare: “Mother,” “Friend,” “Brother” and light shining down on The road of the soul of the one I'm loving.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me the pace of my tired feet. With them I have traveled cities and puddles beaches and deserts, mountains and plains. And your house, your street and your patio.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me the heart that shakes its frame, When I see the fruit of the human brain, When I see the good so far from the evil, When I look into the depth of your light eyes…
Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me laughter and it gave me crying. this is how I distinguish happiness from pain The two materials that make up my song, And your song, as well, which is the same song. And everyone’s song, which is my own song. Thank you to life, Thank you to life, Thank you to life, Thank you to life...
One of the most beautiful songs ever written in the world, wonderful lyrics by the wonderful Violeta Parra. Thank you for the accurate translation Una de las canciones más hermosas que se han escrito en el mundo, una letra maravillosa de la maravillosa Violeta Parra. Gracias por la certera traducción
@@juanmanuelcastrillon3585 you are, in part, correct; if I translate it literally (word by word) you're probably right. However the word "singing" is used in English only as a verb. In this particular case, when she says "Canto" she's not only referring to the act of singing, it is more of a noun, she also means this song, and the story within the song. Is like saying, "this is my story, my story is everyone's story, and everyone's story is also mine." Just as reference, I am originally from Buenos Aires, and I worked many years as an interpreter for a government, as such, I have to look at the context of the words and convey, not only the words, as acuratelly as possible, but also equivalent expressions. Many times, the equivalent expression doesn't use the same words, although in this case, it practically does. For instance, if you say... "La miré a los ojos" it would literally translate into "I looked at her eyes" but the correct translation would be "I looked into her eyes" even though the preposition "a" means "at" in this case, and not "into".
@@enriquemora9272 “Gracias a la vida” (Thanks to Life), became one of the "New Song Movements" best-known songs world-wide, thanks to Mercedes’ interpretation, which is remarkably persuasive and personal, so much so that the song became her trademark for good. In the Unites States it was sung by Joan Baez, who also used her popularity as a vehicle for social protest, expressing anti-imperialist views resulting from the Vietnam War.
Lo interesante de La Negra, es que tomó clases de canto, hasta pocas semanas antes de morir. Ahí es donde nos podemos sentir orgullosos los argentinos y latinoamericanos de contar con un exponente tan profesional como esta artista tan grande.
Mercedes, argentinian, is a Cathedral in latinamerican music, singing, folcklore, history, culture, politics, etc. And so was Violeta Parra, chilean, original composer and singer of the song. Cheers from Chile!
Coico Brown Mercedes Sosa was Argentina but of Aymara indigenous descent, I will clarify for you since Argentines of European descent tend to deny people like them
@@CJLuna I never heard a word from Mercedes Sosa saing she was discriminated or persecuted because of his indigenous ancestry. Most of the great exponents of Argentin folclore (folk music) are descendants of indigenous people.
titotitot@cjl.jotmail (:) I’m from Argentina, and we do have some problems here, and also a lot of beautiful things, and that is one of the most inaccurate things I’ve seen about my country. Only someone who’s never been to Argentina could say something like that, there is no such general discrimination, it’s a great mix here, and thankfully, chronic racism is not one the problems we have.
This song is the perfect conjunction between two beautiful musical folk traditions. Our best composer (Violeta parra, from Chile) sung by the best argentinian performer of all times, the great Mercedes Sosa. We love and we miss both of them. Two unforgettable and courageous women of Southamerica. Congratulations, dear Beth and greetings from Chile, the farthest place of the world.
Gracias a la vida” (Thanks to Life), became one of the "New Song Movements" best-known songs world-wide, thanks to Mercedes’ interpretation, which is remarkably persuasive and personal, so much so that the song became her trademark for good. In the Unites States it was sung by Joan Baez, who also used her popularity as a vehicle for social protest, expressing anti-imperialist views resulting from the Vietnam War.
I loved your reaction to Sosa's voice. Her voice was one of the 10 best voices in the world at her time. Her career started when she won a radio contest when she was 15. She wanted to sing opera but her father didn’t allow it. She grew up in poverty and throughout her life she used her voice in solidarity with her poor, which gave her the nickname, The Voice of The Voiceless. In an interview with Don Heckman for LA Times in 1995 she says: "There are things that are more important than the vocal cords. It's what you feel when you make a sound, feelings of love, of solidarity with others. It's not about technique. It's about what is inside". I believe it is the combination of voice and personality and passion that makes her a singing legend. I spent 10 years researching her personal life and her story is really amazing. If you want to get to know Mercedes Sosa you can visit my webpage www.mercedes.sosa.com.
She is “La Negra Sosa” patrimonio Argentino!!! En su voz representa la alegria y la tristeza del pueblo Argentino, relata nuestra historia desde el alma... también fue perseguida políticamente por los militares. Te felicito por opinar tan gratamente sobre una mujer que fue la voz del pueblo
I am Danish. I first heard of her when her death was announced on the Danish news. There was a very short sequence of her singing “Gracias a la vida”. I sensed a tremendous energy emanating from her. The sincere and tender yet firm look in her eyes captivated me, and I felt as though she is looking directly into my soul.There was something about her, a “mystical presence,” which reached the deepest parts of my being. Every time I watched her or listened to her voice, I started to cry. I intuitively began relating to her as a mother-figure and discovered that I was healing from childhood wounds. As a result, I have spent many years trying to answer the question: What was the secret behind her impact? It has been an awesome journey..:) If you like to know more about my healing journey with Mercedes Sosa, I have included the story in the biography: Mercedes Sosa - The Voice of Hope
Cantando canciones que no son de ella, que linda, haciéndose la gil con la demanda de los Parra por usar canciones de Violeta, no se espera mucho de un argentino de todos modos
@@OsoEvangelico Los covers son legales, chileno cabeza de tarro. Nadie la valora como escritora, fue grande por su voz y sus interpretaciones. Rubinstein fue un grande y no compuso nunca para piano, fue reconocido por sus interpretaciones. Encima al inicio, antes de cantar, nombra a Violeta. Resentido
Tucumán is not small, we are the size or even bigger than many European countries 🤗 and I think we must be neighbors, cause I live near Mercedes neighborhood.
I recommend you to listen to her when she was younger to see the difference if you're interested. Also if you don't speak Spanish (I'm Argentinian) look for the lyrics, you're missing a lot really.
Besides her natural talent she used to say that she always was taking singing classes, always practicing and taking care of her voice. Thank you for appreciate her talent, most people in latin america love her because, although she was from Argentina she always sang music from different countries because she believed that latin music was something beautiful that we don't have to lose, as same as Maria Elena Walsh thoughts. And the lyrics, God.. Violeta Parra was so amazing!
"La Negra" is the voice of South America, her songs still moves our passions, our hearts and our flags, she shows the strength, love and conviction of the women at the south, she is Mercedes, Juana, María, Adela... She's much, much more than her voice.
Mercedes Sosa, was without doubt a world-class performer, but her influence went far beyond the borders of music. She is the unsung hero of Latin America. I have researced her life in depth for years and I would say that she is the female counterpart to South Africa's Nelson Mandela, the mother of South America (who could have become a world legend, had she spoken English and been male). She was blacklisted as being one the most dangerous people to the regime in Argentina in the 1970s, was arrested on stage in front of her audience and took exile in Spain for three years. On her return to Argentina, she became the underground reference point for the poor and oppressed, and an icon of democracy who fought South America’s dictators with her voice. That is why she was nicknamed, “The Voice of the Voiceless”. Here is a list of prizes and titles she earned which shows that she was much more than just a singer. Four Latin Grammies Diamond Konex Award Cim Unesco Award Unicef Ambassador for Children in Latin America Vice President of the Earth Council Citizen of honor, Buenos Aires UNIFEM Award
@@MercedesSosa-AnetteChristensen Muy bonitas palabras en defensa de una terrorista. Y muy apropiada la comparación entre basura del mundo (Mandela, Gandhi, M. Luther King Jr, etc). Pero tengo que reconocer algo, hicieron un gran trabajo de adoctrinamiento, tal es así que todavía existe gente como usted y el gobierno populista de argentina que siguen usando el nombre y la imagen de la Negra terrorista para para mantener con pan y circo a sus súbditos y subyugar a todo aquel que quiera trabajar y prosperar. Saludos desde Texas, capital mundial de las libertades, las verdaderas libertades.
Tal vez tengas la apertura para escuchar 2 canciones más de Mercedes Sosa "años" y "como la cigarra", evidentemente oís de muchos interpretes latinos y de otras partes del mundo, pero lo recomiendo
Mercedes Sosa no ha sido la voz de Latinoamérica sino que también ella misma se sorprendía cuando en los países nórdicos aclamaban sus canciones aún desconociendo ése público el idioma castellano español una grande Mercedes Sosa Dios la bendiga
I think that the duo of Gustavo Cerati and Mercedes Sosa is one of the best that I've heard... It would be great if you react to that!.✨... By the way I love your channel
Beautiful voice Mercedes Sosa. Please react to another interpretation by her, "Alfonsina y el mar" (Alfonsina and the sea) is about a poetess, Alfonsina Storni, that committed suicide by walking into the sea (at least, that's what the stories tell) Please, excuse my english xD
Mercedes' voice is eternal, as are Violeta Parra's lyrics. Made a rough translation because no one should listen to this song without understanding it. Also because some of Mercedes' singing nuances and dynamics make sense that way. Thanks to life, that has given me so much It gave me two stars, which when I open [them] I can perfectly distinguish, black from white And high in the sky its starry background And among the crowds, the man I love Thanks to life, that has given me so much It gave me sound and the alphabet With it, the words, that I think and declare 'Mother', 'friend', 'brother' and 'shining light' The route of the soul of that whom I love Thanks to life, that has given me so much It gave me my tired feet's walk With them I walked cities and puddles Beaches and deserts, mountains and plains And your house, your street, your patio Thanks to life, that has given me so much It gave me the heart that shakes its frame When I look at the fruit of the human brain When I see the good one, so far from the evil When I look deep into your light/clear eyes Thanks to life, that has given me so much It has given me laughter and has given me tears So I can distinguish happiness from suffering The two materials that make up my song And your song, that is the same song And everyone's song that is my own song
I'm so pleased about this one Beth. Thank so much. i'm from Chile Violeta Parra's country, and Mercedes its doing a great tribute here. Keep the fine work, you are amazing.
I'm Paraguayan🇵🇾 but here we also love her. She had that virtue. To transcend through the whole world. A unique voice, a unique woman. She's much appreciated through the whole South America. We miss you Negra Sosa ❤️
Thanks Beth!!! I knew you will love Mercedes Sosa. This is the best version of Gracias a la Vida. I love your channel and talking about passion, you really have passion for what you do!!
Gracias por decir todas esas cosas hermosas, me encantan las reacciones tuyas que vi hasta ahora, eres muy amable y realmente se nota que amas la música
Me encantaría entender lo que dice jajaja podría subtitular para Latinoamérica. Soy de Argentina y no entendí nada jajaja Pero veo el gesto de respeto cuando habla
@@nitomendez8838 Dice que tiene mucha clase, que para cantar como cantaba mercedes hay que dedicarle mucho tiempo, comenta cosas técnicas referidas a la respiración y la voz (de donde saca el aire y demás).
While being already a consecrated artist, Mercedes Sosa had a vocal coach in every city she went on tour to have sessions with them. Naturally talented and extremely professional.
Lloré 3 días cuando falleció.La negra le decimos los argentinos como símbolo de gratitud a su arte y el amor por su pueblo.gracias por tu reacción tan profesional y cálida.fue la mejor que he visto❤❤
Nadie en el mundo puede negar que Mercedes es la voz de América, toda! Capaz de emocionarte y hacerte vibrar con su talento... Un orgullo para todo el pueblo Argentino 💞
great and unnespected reaction!!Mercedes... truly a legend. Watch for her "Zamba para Olvidar" probably the saddest love song in spanish, and utterly beautiful
@@robertopics Y el comentario que encontré sin buscar... Coincido! Esa canción es demoledora. Sólo superada por "La Construcción ", de Chico Buarque que, además de ser una joya impresionante, es tan hermosa, tan brillante y tan trágica que me mata. 💓
What a fantastic performance. I like that you mentioned about her voice having presence even at low volume. I come from the wind instrument realm, we deal with the same thing. How to play pianissimo loudly.
Hi Beth! Since you don't speak spanish I tried to translate the lyrics trying to honor the meaning of the song. It sure has some grammar or translate mistakes, but is accurate! Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me two bright stars that when I open them I can see clearly between the black and the white And high in the sky is the starry background And among the people is the man I love Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me the ear that in all its width Every night and day, crickets and canaries, hammers, turbines, barkles, squalls, And my lover’s sweet voice Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me the sound and the alphabet With it I bring the words that I think and declare Mother, friend, brother and a light shining The route of the soul whom I love Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me the march of my tired feet with them I travel over cities and puddles, Beach and deserts, mountains and plains And your house, your street and your playground Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me the heart that shakes its frame When I look the fruit of human brain When I look the good away from the bad When I look the bottom of your light-colored eyes. Thanks to life that has gave me so much It gave me joy and it gave me crying That way I distinguish bliss from affliction The two materials that build my singing And your singing that is the same And everyone’s singing that is my own singing Thanks to life Mercedes Sosa was a huge artist. RIP. Greetings from San Luis, Argentina!
En resumen resalta el juego de tonos que hace Mercedes con su voz, desde tonos graves a agudos, que le recuerda el sonido de un violín. Asimismo, hace referencia a que la estructura vocal que tiene, menciona que existe un gran espacio que le permite mantener la voz mayor tiempo sin que se note cuando inspira aire. Le encantó la pasión con la que canta, quedo muy conmovida a pesar de no entender español, se dio cuenta del amor que expresa en la canción.
I've seen this video like 30 times because of your analysis and girl, with this particular song you are losing so much not knowing Spanish. It's like the quintessence of love, life, and thankfulness altogether. A quasi-magical combination that makes me cry with joy every time I listen to this song.
A sugestion of brazilian singer: Milton Nascimento (music: San Vicente). He is one of the best singer in my country. He also sung with Mercedez and Elis Regina.
Thank you for this, Beth. I've loved and admired Mercedes Sosa's singing for decades, but your analysis helps me to better understand what made her so special.
She is a legend not only because of her voice, but because of her integrity .This is how Joan Baéz describes her: "Ms. Sosa maintains a balance between craft and conviction that endows her music with a searing honesty and power. I have never seen anything like her. She is monumental in stature, a brilliant singer with tremendous charisma who is both a voice and a persona. She may not look like Tina Turner, but she can hold an audience from the stage. When we were singing in concerts together, I would weep all through her set. It embarrassed her, but one night I got down on my knees and kissed her feet. I hadn't been so moved by music in a long time. As far as performers go, she is simply the best.”
Mercedes Sosa has never sung, she always told stories. She was unique. God bless her. I realy love your video, kisses from Argentina. Lots of love, Lucas.
This is the translation of this piece of our history: Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me two beams of light, that when opened, Can perfectly distinguish black from white And in the sky above, her starry backdrop, And from within the multitude The one that I love. Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me an ear that, in all of its width Records- night and day-crickets and canaries, Hammers and turbines and bricks and storms, And the tender voice of my beloved. Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me sound and the alphabet. With them the words that I think and declare: "Mother," "Friend," "Brother" and the light shining. The route of the soul from which comes love. Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me the ability to walk with my tired feet. With them I have traversed cities and puddles Valleys and deserts, mountains and plains. And your house, your street and your patio. Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me a heart, that causes my frame to shudder, When I see the fruit of the human brain, When I see good so far from bad, When I see within the clarity of your eyes... Thanks to life, which has given me so much. It gave me laughter and it gave me longing. With them I distinguish happiness and pain- The two materials from which my songs are formed, And your song, as well, which is the same song. And everyone's song, which is my very song. Thanks to life Thanks to life Thanks to life Thanks to life
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Hi @Beth!!!... Beutiful reaction!!! Thanks for react to Mercedes, the voice of Latin America. i invite you to read something more about her life, an example of resistance and dignity. Please react with the voice of Mercedes to "Alfonsina y el Mar"(argentinian musical folkloric style called "zamba", no the brazilian "samba"). The song tells about Alfonsina Storni, an Argentine poet and writer who committed suicide for love entering(some people says jump) the sea in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. Just imagine that lyrics, that story with the melancholic voice of Mercedes. Greetings from Catamarca province, Argentina Link: th-cam.com/video/eU1Hpc_iqL8/w-d-xo.html
Mercedes Sosa, la Negra Sosa es la más grande cantora de Latinoamérica (en mi opinión de todos los tiempos) así que si escucha todo de ella, es maravillosa ❤️💕 por cierto ¡Viva México!
helps that she's singing in Spanish, a particularly beautiful vocal language. Discovered her after hearing ' Balderama' in the closing credits of 'Che', The Guevara final days biography
You said 'it feels like love', and she was singing about love, you said 'like celebrating life ' and she was singing "thanks to the life - gracias a la vida" ... it's amazing how you can understand her even in another language.
04:58 "Thanks to life, that give me a lot. It gives me the hearth that shakes the frame. When I look at the fruit of the human brain, When I see good people so far from evil people. When I look at the botton of your light colored eyes". That is what she said in that part of the song.
"Si el viento tuviera voz,sería Mercedes Sosa" Crítico neoyorquino a la salida de su recital en el Canergie Hall.
👍❤
Casi, fue una soprano norteamericana excelente llamada Jessye Norman, casi contemporanea a la negra y que lamentablemente falleció el año pasado (igual que Mercedes a sus 74 años). Ojo que no quiero que suene como pedantería para corregir sino que es una oportunidad para conocer a otra tremenda artista
Sabía que era una soprano del momento pero no me acordaba su nombre y entonces puse "un crítico",función involuntaria de ese momento en todo caso..Mi madre tiene el recorte de La Gaceta de Tucumán.En el mismo,Mercedes menciona que había cantado esa noche la zamba Agosto en Tucumán y parte del público a la salida del espectáculo le dijo con respecto a esa canción "Ud hace música de aquí",por los elementos de jazz de esa composición.La zamba era de Osvaldo Costello,mi padre,una de las tres que le grabó.
Que bonito apunte. Gracias!
@@Etherealnow1 una soprano dijo eso? Guau, desconocía esa anécdota.
If you watch the entire show she apologises to the crowd at one point for not giving a 100% that day because she had a cold. She sang like that... WHILE HAVING A COLD!
unbelievable!
true
Agreed, my mom has albums of her and here she didn't sing at her top
She still delivered.
omg I can't belive that u know her music , I think her music It's sooo meaningful for my country, my family, I cried seeing her in This video, I didn't realize what she really mean for me as an artist, till this moment, I saw in mi mind, my childhood singing her songs at school every morning, so emotional, thank u so much!
I speak Spanish fluently and have been listening to Mercedes Sosa for decades. I still cry almost every time I hear her voice and the poetry that is comprised in her repertoire.
My favourite album is "Cantora" if you haven't listened do it
Me too.. Almost impossible not to...
Que bueno es compartir la cultura de los diferentes pueblos del mundo, te abre la mente y te vuelves mas comprensivo con las diferentes expresiones culturales que hay en nuestro planeta. Bruce, te mando un gran saludo desde la fría tierra del sur argentino.
@cachivache caners Mercedes Sosa is a interpeter she is not the writer of any of her songs
@cachivache caners when the video starts, she (Mercedes Sosa) mentions Violeta Parra, a Chilean artist who wrote the song
Mercedes Sosa é ídolo não só na Argentina mas também no Brasil e em toda América Latina 🇦🇷❤️🇧🇷
FINALLY someone who shares latin talents, we have so many great singers that often don't get that much attention
Hay un buen número de gente que hace esto jajaja. Canales más técnicos y serios como este, y más juveniles (Aunque no por eso, peores) como el de ShaunTrack
Great! Maybe it's just me and my channel selection then c: Cool name by the wayy
@@andreagarciarabi7223 thx! Sry if i assumed you speaked spanish. It was your name hahaha. (If you do: soy de argentina, te entiendo igual jajajaja)
Nono, si hablo español jajaja, a veces sale nomás el inglés. Soy de Paraguay btw
@@miloschenfeld3301 Ego dissentio, et dabo tibi licet facultatem respondere.
Ella era vecina de mis abuelos. Les cuento que sus padres querían llamarla Marta Mercedes, pero cuando el padre fue al registro civil la hizo anotar como Haydee Mercedes. A ella sus familiares y vecinos nunca la llamaron por su nombre, siempre se la llamó Marta (el nombre que hubieran querido anotar). Solo artísticamente se la conoció como Mercedes Sosa. Hoy en día su casa está hecha un museo 🏛. Saludos desde la ciudad donde nació La Negra
En que barrio de Tucumán nació?
Viva la negra! Aguante Tucumán compareeee!😁
Es de Monteros
La Morocha es insuperable. Que forma parte de nuestro tejido patrimonial. Lastima que esta linda Gringa no habla Castellano.
que privilegio, aguante Tucumán carajo
hi Beth, here is a translation of the lyrics to English:
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me two eyes, that when I open them,
perfectly distinguish black from white
And in the tall sky its starry backdrop,
And within the multitudes the man I love.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me sound and the alphabet.
With them the words I think and declare:
“Mother,” “Friend,” “Brother” and light shining down on
The road of the soul of the one I'm loving.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me the pace of my tired feet.
With them I have traveled cities and puddles
beaches and deserts, mountains and plains.
And your house, your street and your patio.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me the heart that shakes its frame,
When I see the fruit of the human brain,
When I see the good so far from the evil,
When I look into the depth of your light eyes…
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me laughter and it gave me crying.
this is how I distinguish happiness from pain
The two materials that make up my song,
And your song, as well, which is the same song.
And everyone’s song, which is my own song.
Thank you to life, Thank you to life,
Thank you to life, Thank you to life...
One of the most beautiful songs ever written in the world, wonderful lyrics by the wonderful Violeta Parra. Thank you for the accurate translation
Una de las canciones más hermosas que se han escrito en el mundo, una letra maravillosa de la maravillosa Violeta Parra. Gracias por la certera traducción
I think at the end instead of "song", "singing" is more adequate
@@juanmanuelcastrillon3585 you are, in part, correct; if I translate it literally (word by word) you're probably right. However the word "singing" is used in English only as a verb. In this particular case, when she says "Canto" she's not only referring to the act of singing, it is more of a noun, she also means this song, and the story within the song. Is like saying, "this is my story, my story is everyone's story, and everyone's story is also mine." Just as reference, I am originally from Buenos Aires, and I worked many years as an interpreter for a government, as such, I have to look at the context of the words and convey, not only the words, as acuratelly as possible, but also equivalent expressions. Many times, the equivalent expression doesn't use the same words, although in this case, it practically does. For instance, if you say... "La miré a los ojos" it would literally translate into "I looked at her eyes" but the correct translation would be "I looked into her eyes" even though the preposition "a" means "at" in this case, and not "into".
@@enriquemora9272 “Gracias a la vida” (Thanks to Life), became one of the "New Song Movements" best-known songs world-wide, thanks to Mercedes’ interpretation, which is remarkably persuasive and personal, so much so that the song became her trademark for good. In the Unites States it was sung by Joan Baez, who also used her popularity as a vehicle for social protest, expressing anti-imperialist views resulting from the Vietnam War.
@@christianmolina8797 ¿Sos boludo Christian? Es lo primero que dice Mercedes.
She might be Argentinian, she IS the voice of Latin America. I love her.
She is Argentinian, from Tucumán province
@@apteacher2681 es una forma de decir, se refiere que toda latino América la considera suya pq su música nos representa a todos
@@apteacher2681 she was from Argentina, in overall from latin america (rip)
@@apteacher2681 se sentía también muy mendocina. Tanto como tucumana
She IS argentinian AND the voice of Latin America. ;)
Lo interesante de La Negra, es que tomó clases de canto, hasta pocas semanas antes de morir. Ahí es donde nos podemos sentir orgullosos los argentinos y latinoamericanos de contar con un exponente tan profesional como esta artista tan grande.
She is really the voice of Latin America. When we hear Mercedes we feel our souls connected.
Mercedes, argentinian, is a Cathedral in latinamerican music, singing, folcklore, history, culture, politics, etc. And so was Violeta Parra, chilean, original composer and singer of the song. Cheers from Chile!
Coico Brown Mercedes Sosa was Argentina but of Aymara indigenous descent, I will clarify for you since Argentines of European descent tend to deny people like them
@@CJLuna I never heard a word from Mercedes Sosa saing she was discriminated or persecuted because of his indigenous ancestry. Most of the great exponents of Argentin folclore (folk music) are descendants of indigenous people.
titotitot@cjl.jotmail (:) I’m from Argentina, and we do have some problems here, and also a lot of beautiful things, and that is one of the most inaccurate things I’ve seen about my country. Only someone who’s never been to Argentina could say something like that, there is no such general discrimination, it’s a great mix here, and thankfully, chronic racism is not one the problems we have.
titotitot@cjl.jotmail (:) that was unnecessary
what @@CJLuna said is not wrong, Argentina is sadly still quite racist.
La escuché en un ensayo sentado a 4 metros frente a ella. Toqué el cielo con mis manos
This song is the perfect conjunction between two beautiful musical folk traditions. Our best composer (Violeta parra, from Chile) sung by the best argentinian performer of all times, the great Mercedes Sosa. We love and we miss both of them. Two unforgettable and courageous women of Southamerica. Congratulations, dear Beth and greetings from Chile, the farthest place of the world.
Gracias a la vida” (Thanks to Life), became one of the "New Song Movements" best-known songs world-wide, thanks to Mercedes’ interpretation, which is remarkably persuasive and personal, so much so that the song became her trademark for good. In the Unites States it was sung by Joan Baez, who also used her popularity as a vehicle for social protest, expressing anti-imperialist views resulting from the Vietnam War.
I love both of them as well. Greets from a Brazilian and fellow South American.
The farthest? Hahahaha
Farthest?? from where?? 😉😉😉
Actually is Argentina, Ushuaia. Also called the end of the world or the most southern place.
One part of Argentina died wenn she's gone.
Totally agree
Q exagerado q sos papu
@@fieraso4694 hacete qliar
I think it is in reverse... Mercedes Sosa lives in to the heart of all argentinians!!!
Totalmente. La negra fue voz cuando el pueblo era acallado. Su música y lo que transmitía vive por siempre en nuestra triste historia.
She was absolutely extraordinary, her voice feels like a big warm blanket that embraces you. One of the warmest voices ever.
If you enjoy this performance, take a look to "Alfonsina y El Mar"... Mind blowing 😱🤩
Esa canción siempre me hace llorar, es bellísima
Certainly
Please! Please! Please!!!
I am from Brazil but I need to say: she has the greatest voice of South America! You are lucky to know this great woman!
Mejor voz es la de Elza Soares.
I loved your reaction to Sosa's voice. Her voice was one of the 10 best voices in the world at her time. Her career started when she won a radio contest when she was 15. She wanted to sing opera but her father didn’t allow it. She grew up in poverty and throughout her life she used her voice in solidarity with her poor, which gave her the nickname, The Voice of The Voiceless. In an interview with Don Heckman for LA Times in 1995 she says: "There are things that are more important than the vocal cords. It's what you feel when you make a sound, feelings of love, of solidarity with others. It's not about technique. It's about what is inside". I believe it is the combination of voice and personality and passion that makes her a singing legend. I spent 10 years researching her personal life and her story is really amazing. If you want to get to know Mercedes Sosa you can visit my webpage www.mercedes.sosa.com.
Gracias por compartir!
Gracias desde Italia. Mercedes Sosa me gusta much todavia yo no hablo Español.
Voy a visitar tu sitio. Gracias por el dato.
@@gianabasi9780 The Italien translation will be ready by the end of the year, so keep and eye on mercedes.sosa.com :)
That site is for registering custom email domains, doesn't seem to be a site about Mercedes Sosa :-S
She is “La Negra Sosa” patrimonio Argentino!!! En su voz representa la alegria y la tristeza del pueblo Argentino, relata nuestra historia desde el alma... también fue perseguida políticamente por los militares. Te felicito por opinar tan gratamente sobre una mujer que fue la voz del pueblo
Patrimonio suramericano !!singore orsini!!
she is la negra jajajaja
Jajajaja el chabón empezaba con she is, después todo en español jajaja
Ale Bazano JAJAJAJAJ ME RE TENTE MAN
Ale Bazano hay muchas negras...
Mercedes Sosa é um presente maravilhoso dos nossos irmãos argentino. Uma rainha.
I literally cry everytime I hear her sing. Her voice moves me so much
Yeah, same here.
Yo también! Llore durante todo el vídeo
LPM pense que era el unico. Todo el video con un nudo en la garganta...
I am Danish. I first heard of her when her death was announced on the Danish news. There was a very short sequence of her singing “Gracias a la vida”. I sensed a tremendous energy emanating from her. The sincere and tender yet firm look in her eyes captivated me, and I felt as though she is looking directly into my soul.There was something about her, a “mystical presence,” which reached the deepest parts of my being. Every time I watched her or listened to her voice, I started to cry. I intuitively began relating to her as a mother-figure and discovered that I was healing from childhood wounds. As a result, I have spent many years trying to answer the question: What was the secret behind her impact? It has been an awesome journey..:) If you like to know more about my healing journey with Mercedes Sosa, I have included the story in the biography: Mercedes Sosa - The Voice of Hope
Same! I was at his tribute in Cosquín and I literally cried ♥️🇦🇷
Mercedes Sosa, a maior cantora, a voz mais profunda de todos os tempos!
Sos un grande!
La mejor !!!
Una grande la negra Sosa, pura inspiración
Cantando canciones que no son de ella, que linda, haciéndose la gil con la demanda de los Parra por usar canciones de Violeta, no se espera mucho de un argentino de todos modos
@@OsoEvangelico no veo el problema de cantar canciones de otros.
@@OsoEvangelico las canto mucho mejor y la conoce mucha mas personas en el mundo 🖕
@@OsoEvangelico que resentido
@@OsoEvangelico Los covers son legales, chileno cabeza de tarro. Nadie la valora como escritora, fue grande por su voz y sus interpretaciones. Rubinstein fue un grande y no compuso nunca para piano, fue reconocido por sus interpretaciones.
Encima al inicio, antes de cantar, nombra a Violeta.
Resentido
Beth: if you have the opportunity, please listen to Mercedes Sosa singing "Alfonsina y el mar". She is superb!
Mercedes Sosa, "La Negra", é inesquecível. Uma das melhores cantoras que já passaram por esse planeta.
She was raised 5 blocks away from my home, from where i’m quarantined right now, in a small town called Tucuman.
Tucumán is not small, we are the size or even bigger than many European countries 🤗 and I think we must be neighbors, cause I live near Mercedes neighborhood.
@@mariandelaserna why are you speaking english if youre from tucuman lol
@@GonzaloherreraTuc Viva el ura
@@galv8162 In Argentina, the most we speak English, it's so common haha
@@fidel712 ya sé soy de baires jajaja, me refería a que le contestó en inglés y ambos son de arg 😅 pero re que yo hice lo mismo jaja
"La Negra" estudiaba todos los días y mantuvo su registro prácticamente intacto, si podes oir más, hazlo saludos desde Argentina
iguana1609 es verdad! Seguía estudiando hasta que murió. Siempre pensó que tenía algo que aprender. Un ejemplo!
Me consta que incluso consagrada seguia estudiando y perfeccionandose...
Lo importante de seguir estudiando y no confiarse de la voz
Qué lindo! Lo que sería poder estudiar todos los días. No sabía eso, buenísimo dato.
She's amazing ,"la negra" was the best Argentine's singers of this century !!! thanks for your reaction !!!!
Siempre me emociona escuchar a Mercedes Sosa, es lindo ver que en otros países también aprecian su talento 🇦🇷
I recommend you to listen to her when she was younger to see the difference if you're interested. Also if you don't speak Spanish (I'm Argentinian) look for the lyrics, you're missing a lot really.
THIS!!
SHOULD BE TOP COMMENT
I second this comment, if her voice touches your soul, the lyrics warms your heart.
which songs from when she was younger, alfonsina?
Besides her natural talent she used to say that she always was taking singing classes, always practicing and taking care of her voice. Thank you for appreciate her talent, most people in latin america love her because, although she was from Argentina she always sang music from different countries because she believed that latin music was something beautiful that we don't have to lose, as same as Maria Elena Walsh thoughts.
And the lyrics, God.. Violeta Parra was so amazing!
"La Negra" is the voice of South America, her songs still moves our passions, our hearts and our flags, she shows the strength, love and conviction of the women at the south, she is Mercedes, Juana, María, Adela... She's much, much more than her voice.
Indeed ❤
La negra tocaba con la zurda y cobraba con la derecha. Toda una m***da de persona.
Mercedes Sosa, was without doubt a world-class performer, but her influence went far beyond the borders of music. She is the unsung hero of Latin America. I have researced her life in depth for years and I would say that she is the female counterpart to South Africa's Nelson Mandela, the mother of South America (who could have become a world legend, had she spoken English and been male). She was blacklisted as being one the most dangerous people to the regime in Argentina in the 1970s, was arrested on stage in front of her audience and took exile in Spain for three years. On her return to Argentina, she became the underground reference point for the poor and oppressed, and an icon of democracy who fought South America’s dictators with her voice. That is why she was nicknamed, “The Voice of the Voiceless”. Here is a list of prizes and titles she earned which shows that she was much more than just a singer.
Four Latin Grammies
Diamond Konex Award
Cim Unesco Award
Unicef Ambassador for
Children in Latin America
Vice President of the Earth Council
Citizen of honor, Buenos Aires
UNIFEM Award
@@MercedesSosa-AnetteChristensen Muy bonitas palabras en defensa de una terrorista. Y muy apropiada la comparación entre basura del mundo (Mandela, Gandhi, M. Luther King Jr, etc). Pero tengo que reconocer algo, hicieron un gran trabajo de adoctrinamiento, tal es así que todavía existe gente como usted y el gobierno populista de argentina que siguen usando el nombre y la imagen de la Negra terrorista para para mantener con pan y circo a sus súbditos y subyugar a todo aquel que quiera trabajar y prosperar.
Saludos desde Texas, capital mundial de las libertades, las verdaderas libertades.
@@lorenzodemedici2299 Obviamente no estoy de acuerdo. Soy un autor que ha investigado la vida de Mercedes Sosa desde una perspectiva política neutral.
Tal vez tengas la apertura para escuchar 2 canciones más de Mercedes Sosa "años" y "como la cigarra", evidentemente oís de muchos interpretes latinos y de otras partes del mundo, pero lo recomiendo
Como la cigarra
Is wonderful!!! ❤
Si se calla el cantor
@@franciscojaviercelayaanton3498 horacio guarany y mercedes sosa las 2 voces mas increíbles que dio argentina para mi cantores como ninguno
alfonsina y el mar es hermoso también
La misa criolla
I'm from Brazil and I remember my mom listening to her music. The one I remember most is "Todo Cambia".
Mercedes Sosa no ha sido la voz de Latinoamérica sino que también ella misma se sorprendía cuando en los países nórdicos aclamaban sus canciones aún desconociendo ése público el idioma castellano español una grande Mercedes Sosa Dios la bendiga
Please react to "Zona de promesas", the version fron the DVD "Cantora". Mercedes recorded that song with Gustavo Ceratti from Soda Stereo, the author.
Thank you for this Beth 🇦🇷
Muy ORGULLOSOS DE SU NACIONALIDAD Y DE SUS RAICES
PERO SON INCAPACES DE CONSERVAR SU IDIOMA ...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 DAN VERGÜENZA
A TODO EL CONTINENTE 👎
@@Spiller_18 Si ella habla en inglés, para qué escribirle en español 😂 Das vergüenza tu solito
@@Spiller_18 No somos incapaces de conservar nuestro idioma; somos capaces de dominar varios idiomas.
@@Spiller_18 te quejas de que le escribió en inglés y vos hiciste lo mismo en otros comentarios, sos un pelotudo importante
❤
I think that the duo of Gustavo Cerati and Mercedes Sosa is one of the best that I've heard... It would be great if you react to that!.✨... By the way I love your channel
Los Mareados con el polaco Goyeneche
@@Dinofaustivoro y las versiones de Inconsciente Colectivo o De Mí con Charly García también son tremendas
Esa colaboración es todo
Siempre que la escucho, lloro, dos hermosos artistas💜
Just please find the translation because when you understand the lyrics you will cry.
This made me cry manly tears. Now I'll have to go wrestle a bear or something.
You made me laugh
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LOL 😂😂 +1
Es imposible no emocionarme cuando la escucho, se me eriza la piel, me genera una tristeza alegre como nostálgica... es impresionante su voz ♥️
Beautiful voice Mercedes Sosa. Please react to another interpretation by her, "Alfonsina y el mar" (Alfonsina and the sea) is about a poetess, Alfonsina Storni, that committed suicide by walking into the sea (at least, that's what the stories tell)
Please, excuse my english xD
Mercedes Sosa is known for being "The Voice of Latin America", she's our Pachamama (mother earth) made song.
Y todos de chicos pensábamos que ella era la pachamama in fact
@@missrocio-7914 jajjajja si, tal cual!!
Como argentino, estoy muy orgulloso de Mercedes Sosa, realmente la admiro, tengo todos sus cd
devolvéselos...
Por supuesto,es nuestro orgullo🇦🇷
@ jajajajaja dice que se los pierda en el orto, ya tiene todo en un pen driver
Mercedes' voice is eternal, as are Violeta Parra's lyrics. Made a rough translation because no one should listen to this song without understanding it. Also because some of Mercedes' singing nuances and dynamics make sense that way.
Thanks to life, that has given me so much
It gave me two stars, which when I open [them]
I can perfectly distinguish, black from white
And high in the sky its starry background
And among the crowds, the man I love
Thanks to life, that has given me so much
It gave me sound and the alphabet
With it, the words, that I think and declare
'Mother', 'friend', 'brother' and 'shining light'
The route of the soul of that whom I love
Thanks to life, that has given me so much
It gave me my tired feet's walk
With them I walked cities and puddles
Beaches and deserts, mountains and plains
And your house, your street, your patio
Thanks to life, that has given me so much
It gave me the heart that shakes its frame
When I look at the fruit of the human brain
When I see the good one, so far from the evil
When I look deep into your light/clear eyes
Thanks to life, that has given me so much
It has given me laughter and has given me tears
So I can distinguish happiness from suffering
The two materials that make up my song
And your song, that is the same song
And everyone's song that is my own song
She’s from Tucumán, Argentina. My city. And she used to teach in a small school, she was my uncle’s teacher and such a warm person ❤️
Mercedes é de arrepiar e de encher o coração de alegria, com certeza a voz do continente Americano, sublime
Grande Mercedes Sosa, Genial!!
Saludos desde Perú
saludos desde Chile, podría reacciona a Lucho Barrios, Beth react to Lucho Barrios
Beth Roars reacting to Mercedes Sosa? Can be this most perfect?
Mercedes além de grande cantora, um exemplo de resistência.
Mercedes Sosa was one of the greatest argentinian voices, I know that if you could understand spanish you would cry. I love this video!
Thank you for watching!
Beth, i recommend you to take a look to a dueto of Mercedes and Gustavo Cerati, the song is called “zona de promesas”. You’ll enjoy them!
Beth is so great that you are reacting to "La negra" Sosa, she´s the greatest here in Argentina
Yes,yes
I'm so pleased about this one Beth. Thank so much. i'm from Chile Violeta Parra's country, and Mercedes its doing a great tribute here. Keep the fine work, you are amazing.
Aguanten hermanos chilenos!
I'm Paraguayan🇵🇾 but here we also love her. She had that virtue. To transcend through the whole world. A unique voice, a unique woman. She's much appreciated through the whole South America. We miss you Negra Sosa ❤️
La mejor voz del mundo. No es pregunta ni debate. Una nota de su boca ya me da piel de gallina por horas. Que mujer alucinante y cómo se la extraña!
Thanks Beth!!! I knew you will love Mercedes Sosa. This is the best version of Gracias a la Vida. I love your channel and talking about passion, you really have passion for what you do!!
i love "la negra", in my home we listened to her since we were children, so many memories, greetings from Chile
Gracias por decir todas esas cosas hermosas, me encantan las reacciones tuyas que vi hasta ahora, eres muy amable y realmente se nota que amas la música
Me encantaría entender lo que dice jajaja podría subtitular para Latinoamérica. Soy de Argentina y no entendí nada jajaja
Pero veo el gesto de respeto cuando habla
@@nitomendez8838 Dice que tiene mucha clase, que para cantar como cantaba mercedes hay que dedicarle mucho tiempo, comenta cosas técnicas referidas a la respiración y la voz (de donde saca el aire y demás).
@@nicogoetz3026 gracias estimado. Quedan muy pocos con tu actitud. Te dejo un abrazo!!!
@@nitomendez8838 No hay por que, abrazo!
@@nitomendez8838 Está la opción de traducir automáticamente y sale un español bastante decente...
While being already a consecrated artist, Mercedes Sosa had a vocal coach in every city she went on tour to have sessions with them. Naturally talented and extremely professional.
Lloré 3 días cuando falleció.La negra le decimos los argentinos como símbolo de gratitud a su arte y el amor por su pueblo.gracias por tu reacción tan profesional y cálida.fue la mejor que he visto❤❤
Me: watching this video
My grandpa: lAs maLvINaS sOn arGeNtiNAs
Giuliana Brink FUERON, SON, Y SERÁN ARGENTINAS...la sangre de los caídos no se olvida, no se negocia.
Un genio tu abuelo
Pues sí...
Mercedes Sosa Argentina!
Una de las mejores voces del folklore de Latinoamérica
Nuestra querida "negra Sosa" esa voz magnifica y es estilo inconfundible embajadora dela cultura nuestro país, cantará con ángeles celestiales 😍 🇦🇷
Que grande la negra Sosa, la voz de America y la Violeta con su poesia magica
Nadie en el mundo puede negar que Mercedes es la voz de América, toda! Capaz de emocionarte y hacerte vibrar con su talento... Un orgullo para todo el pueblo Argentino 💞
Mercedes Sosa 😍 la emoción te llega hasta los tuetanos!
Autora: Violeta Parra
A song from her you should definitely listen to is "la maza", it's lovely.
Muy bueno !
Saludos desde Argentina : )
great and unnespected reaction!!Mercedes... truly a legend. Watch for her "Zamba para Olvidar" probably the saddest love song in spanish, and utterly beautiful
Hermosa canción
Not the saddest but one of the saddest. Merceditas is very sad as is El romance de el curro Palomo buy Juan Manuel Serrat.
Zamba para olvidar 💔😢
@@robertopics Y el comentario que encontré sin buscar... Coincido! Esa canción es demoledora. Sólo superada por "La Construcción ", de Chico Buarque que, además de ser una joya impresionante, es tan hermosa, tan brillante y tan trágica que me mata. 💓
Daniel Toro y Julio Fontana.
Increíble canción!
👏👏👏👏👏
La Negra Sosa siempre me saca una lágrima. By the way, your smile is so contagious, I love you Beth!
Ella es un orgullo de mí país, Argentina.
If you didnt know her. I recommend listening to more songs from her because her voice is really impressive
What a fantastic performance. I like that you mentioned about her voice having presence even at low volume. I come from the wind instrument realm, we deal with the same thing. How to play pianissimo loudly.
Her voice was one of the 10 best voices in the world at her time. She wanted to sing opera but her father didn’t allow it.
She was..is and will be "TE VOICE" of Argentina...
🎧🎵🍷👍❤
🎧🎵🍷🌟❤
The Voice.
Natural talent of a native woman
👍🤝
Please, react to "Alfonsina y el mar" also sung by Mercedes Sosa.
Eterna "la negra" Mercedes Sosa, de las personas más bellas que ha dado nuestra tierra argentina.
♥Mercedes Sosa♥ Saludos desde Argentina / Córdoba Capital
Aguante el fernet
Siempre hay un culiau, jajaja...
❤
Abrazo de gol desde Mendoza !!!
👍😂😂😂
Hi Beth! Since you don't speak spanish I tried to translate the lyrics trying to honor the meaning of the song. It sure has some grammar or translate mistakes, but is accurate!
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me two bright stars that when I open them
I can see clearly between the black and the white
And high in the sky is the starry background
And among the people is the man I love
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me the ear that in all its width
Every night and day, crickets and canaries, hammers, turbines, barkles, squalls,
And my lover’s sweet voice
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me the sound and the alphabet
With it I bring the words that I think and declare
Mother, friend, brother and a light shining
The route of the soul whom I love
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me the march of my tired feet
with them I travel over cities and puddles,
Beach and deserts, mountains and plains
And your house, your street and your playground
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me the heart that shakes its frame
When I look the fruit of human brain
When I look the good away from the bad
When I look the bottom of your light-colored eyes.
Thanks to life that has gave me so much
It gave me joy and it gave me crying
That way I distinguish bliss from affliction
The two materials that build my singing
And your singing that is the same
And everyone’s singing that is my own singing
Thanks to life
Mercedes Sosa was a huge artist. RIP.
Greetings from San Luis, Argentina!
Ooooah ! thx :)
"Mercedes Sosa inolvidable.."...por fabor ponle subtitulos para los que no hablamos ingles..gracias"
Siii! POR FAVOR!
Si me sumo al pedido de subtitulos. Me gustaría ver mas de tu canal pero no entiendo bien lo q hablas.
Ella no habla español tampoco...
Quizás algún alma caritativa podría ponerles de todos modos con el traductor automático (malísimo) algo se puede entender
En resumen resalta el juego de tonos que hace Mercedes con su voz, desde tonos graves a agudos, que le recuerda el sonido de un violín. Asimismo, hace referencia a que la estructura vocal que tiene, menciona que existe un gran espacio que le permite mantener la voz mayor tiempo sin que se note cuando inspira aire. Le encantó la pasión con la que canta, quedo muy conmovida a pesar de no entender español, se dio cuenta del amor que expresa en la canción.
she is from my city, Tucuman, a small province of Argentina.
Otro tucumano ura aquí
@@luisabrahan66 a vito?
Nuestra Mercedes!
Tucumano basico papa
Tucumán es una de las provincias más grandes en relación a población.
I've seen this video like 30 times because of your analysis and girl, with this particular song you are losing so much not knowing Spanish. It's like the quintessence of love, life, and thankfulness altogether. A quasi-magical combination that makes me cry with joy every time I listen to this song.
A sugestion of brazilian singer: Milton Nascimento (music: San Vicente). He is one of the best singer in my country. He also sung with Mercedez and Elis Regina.
Thank you for this, Beth. I've loved and admired Mercedes Sosa's singing for decades, but your analysis helps me to better understand what made her so special.
She is a legend not only because of her voice, but because of her integrity .This is how Joan Baéz describes her: "Ms. Sosa maintains a balance between craft and conviction that endows her music with a searing honesty and power. I have never seen anything like her. She is monumental in stature, a brilliant singer with tremendous charisma who is both a voice and a persona. She may not look like Tina Turner, but she can hold an audience from the stage. When we were singing in concerts together, I would weep all through her set. It embarrassed her, but one night I got down on my knees and kissed her feet. I hadn't been so moved by music in a long time. As far as performers go, she is simply the best.”
Mercedes Sosa has never sung, she always told stories. She was unique. God bless her. I realy love your video, kisses from Argentina. Lots of love, Lucas.
This is the translation of this piece of our history:
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me two beams of light, that when opened,
Can perfectly distinguish black from white
And in the sky above, her starry backdrop,
And from within the multitude The one that I love.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me an ear that, in all of its width
Records- night and day-crickets and canaries,
Hammers and turbines and bricks and storms,
And the tender voice of my beloved.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me sound and the alphabet.
With them the words that I think and declare:
"Mother," "Friend," "Brother" and the light shining.
The route of the soul from which comes love.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me the ability to walk with my tired feet.
With them I have traversed cities and puddles
Valleys and deserts, mountains and plains.
And your house, your street and your patio.
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me a heart, that causes my frame to shudder,
When I see the fruit of the human brain,
When I see good so far from bad,
When I see within the clarity of your eyes...
Thanks to life, which has given me so much.
It gave me laughter and it gave me longing.
With them I distinguish happiness and pain-
The two materials from which my songs are formed,
And your song, as well, which is the same song.
And everyone's song, which is my very song.
Thanks to life
Thanks to life
Thanks to life
Thanks to life
I just gonna do the translation too. Thx for shared
@@GonBallivian you're welcome
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Reacciona a "todo cambia" plis
Nice, people talking english listening latin artists, and even more if you can understand the slangs and lyrics
Beth, you must do Nina Hagen's "Natürtrane" at all costs!!! Forgotten genius that blew our minds in the late 70s. You won't regret it!
Exist only one way for to hear this song, with your close eyes and your open heart.
Hi @Beth!!!... Beutiful reaction!!!
Thanks for react to Mercedes, the voice of Latin America. i invite you to read something more about her life, an example of resistance and dignity. Please react with the voice of Mercedes to "Alfonsina y el Mar"(argentinian musical folkloric style called "zamba", no the brazilian "samba"). The song tells about Alfonsina Storni, an Argentine poet and writer who committed suicide for love entering(some people says jump) the sea in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina.
Just imagine that lyrics, that story with the melancholic voice of Mercedes.
Greetings from Catamarca province, Argentina
Link: th-cam.com/video/eU1Hpc_iqL8/w-d-xo.html
The first biography in English about Mercedes Sosa's life was published some months ago. It is called Mercedes Sosa - The Voice of Hope
Be careful. This song is originaly by Violeta Parra, Chilean songwriter. You should look for the original one....just saying
This version is better
If you like her, you should listen to “zona de promesas” with Gustavo Cerati (soda stereo’s singer). It’s one of the most amazing songs
Al revés,es Cerati con Mercedes Sosa,ya que el tema es de Gustavo.
a Great Female Singer (greetings from Perú) :D
Zona de promesas - Gustavo Cerati (from Soda Stereo) y Mercedes Sosa please react! You will love it.
Excelente tema .... grandes artistas hemos tenido ¡¡...🖤🇦🇷🖤🇦🇷🖤
Thank you for Mercedes Sosa Beth 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
Mercedes Sosa, la Negra Sosa es la más grande cantora de Latinoamérica (en mi opinión de todos los tiempos) así que si escucha todo de ella, es maravillosa ❤️💕 por cierto ¡Viva México!
No soy musico pero se nota que la couch se emociona y vive con cada análisis, y admiro eso lleva la musica en el alma
Viva la negra sosa..viva argentina..viva la patria!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏
helps that she's singing in Spanish, a particularly beautiful vocal language. Discovered her after hearing ' Balderama' in the closing credits of 'Che', The Guevara final days biography
PLEASE do a reaction of her singing with Gustavo Cerati (Soda Stereo's singer) in the song Zona de promesas. It's so beautiful
You said 'it feels like love', and she was singing about love, you said 'like celebrating life ' and she was singing "thanks to the life - gracias a la vida" ... it's amazing how you can understand her even in another language.
04:58 "Thanks to life, that give me a lot. It gives me the hearth that shakes the frame. When I look at the fruit of the human brain, When I see good people so far from evil people. When I look at the botton of your light colored eyes". That is what she said in that part of the song.