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Lila Downs
photo credit: Marcela Taboada

Active

1990s - 2010s

Born

September 19, 1968 in Oaxaca, Mexico

Genre

Latin International

Styles

Latin Folk Mexican Traditions Cumbia South American Traditions Alternative Latin

Also Known As

Anna Lila Downs Sánchez
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Lila Downs

Biography by Chris Nickson

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A Mexican-American Laurie Anderson or if Frida Kahlo were a musician instead of a visual artist.
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Album Highlights

  • Una Sangre (One Blood)
    Lila Downs
    Una Sangre (One Blood)
  • Salon, Lagrimas y Deseo
    Lila Downs
    Salon, Lagrimas y Deseo
  • Shake Away/Ojo de Culebra
    Lila Downs
    Shake Away/Ojo de Culeb …
  • Balas y Chocolate
    Lila Downs
    Balas y Chocolate
  • Border (La Linea)
    Lila Downs
    Border (La Linea)
  • The Very Best of Lila Downs
    Lila Downs
    The Very Best of Lila D …
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Artists Moods

  • Dramatic
  • Earthy
  • Passionate
  • Elegant
  • Searching
  • Enigmatic
  • Melancholy
  • Reflective
  • Spiritual

Artists Themes

  • Dance Party
  • Good Times
  • Feeling Blue
  • Passion
  • Travel
  • Seduction
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