"Alfonsina y el mar" is one of the best-known songs of Argentinian singer Mercedes Sosa, often called "the voice of Latin America". The song tells the story of Argentinian writer Alfonsina Storni. The legend of her death was put to music and became a big hit. This story still evokes extremely strong emotions all over the continent. According to the legend, Alfonsina Storni stepped into the sea and walked towards the endless sea horizon until she completely disappeared in the waves.