María Elena Walsh, born on February 1, 1930, in Villa Sarmiento, Morón, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, was an Argentine singer and composer. Walsh's musical journey started with performances featuring Argentine folklore alongside Leda Valladares in Paris during the early 1950s. She released Canciones de Tutú Marambá (1960) with Valladares, followed by her first solo album Canciones para mí (1963). Walsh's music often carried political undertones, with songs like "El país del Nomeacuerdo" becoming iconic. She passed away on January 10, 2011, leaving behind a rich legacy of numerous albums.