Lila Downs
Born September 09, 1968 (Age: 57)
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Oaxaca, Mexico
Biography
Ana Lila Downs Sánchez, best known as Lila Downs (born September 9, 1968), is an American–Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. She performs her own compositions as well as tapping into Mexican traditional and popular music. She also incorporates indigenous Mexican influences and has recorded songs in many indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Mayan, Nahuatl and Purépecha. Born and raised in Oaxaca, she primarily studied at the Institute of Arts by Oaxaca and briefly attended University of Minnesota, before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She soon began performing in the traditional music scene of Oaxaca City.
Ana Lila Downs Sánchez, best known as Lila Downs (born September 9, 1968), is an American–Mexican singer-songwriter and actress. She performs her own compositions as well as tapping into Mexican traditional and popular music. She also incorporates indigenous Mexican influences and has recorded songs in many indigenous languages such as Mixtec, Zapotec, Mayan, Nahuatl and Purépecha. Born and raised in Oaxaca, she primarily studied at the Institute of Arts by Oaxaca and briefly attended University of Minnesota, before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She soon began performing in the traditional music scene of Oaxaca City.
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Filmography
Tengo un Sueño 2022
2022
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as Self
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Age: 54
River of Fundament
2014
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as Ranchera Singer
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Age: 45
The Very Best Of/El Alma de Lila Downs
2009
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as Lila Downs
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Age: 40
No Image
12 Girls Band - Live from Shanghai
2007
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as Self
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Age: 38
¡Pedro Infante... Vive!
2007
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as Herself - Performer
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Age: 38
Hasta el último trago... Corazón
2005
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as Lila Downs
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Age: 36
En mi país
2004
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as Self
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Age: 36
Frida
2002
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as Tango Singer
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Age: 33
Corazón Oaxaqueño
2000
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as Lila Downs
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Age: 31