Lila Downs
Mexican-American · b. 1968
Singing / Music
DESCRIPTION
Lila Downs is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique blend of traditional Mexican music with jazz, blues, and hip-hop. She often performs in indigenous languages such as Mixtec and Zapotec, and her lyrics frequently address themes of social justice, migration, and cultural identity. She has won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards.