Mercedes Sosa in critical condition, near death, in Buenos Aires hospital

[rabs]

Her son said this evening that it was time to pray. Latest medical reports says her condition is worsening.

Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa on respirator
(AP) – 8 hours ago

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Famed Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa is hospitalized in guarded condition and breathing with the help of a respirator.

The state news agency Telam quotes officials at the Trinidad Clinic as saying that Sosa is suffering from progressive kidney failure. The 74-year-old "voice of Latin America" was hospitalized 12 days ago with liver problems. A news release from the clinic mentioned only the liver problems, and a person who answered the telephone at the medical center declined to comment further.

Sosa was nominated last month for three Latin Grammy awards for her latest album "Cantora 1." The awards will be presented on Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. Sosa has recorded more than 70 albums. Her signature song is "Gracias a la vida," or "Thanks to Life."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d_h5CZPyjQ

"Gracias a la vida" was actually composed and made famous by Violeta Parra of Chile.

[EFerrari]

1. Oh, no. Thanks for the report, rabs. I'm glad her family is around her.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Horrible news. Awful. Thanks for linking her song, rabs. n/t

[Duende azul]

3. solo le pido a dios

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIrot1Flczg

[Festivito]

4. Ahora, todo cambia. Vaya con Dios.

A el Cielo, si es mejor de Tucuman.