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Lila Downs

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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Born:
Sep 9, 1968 In Oaxaca, Mexico
Movie/TV Credits:
8
First Appeared:
In the movie En mi país 2004-12-05
Latest Project:
Movie Xico's Journey 2020-11-12
Known For
Poster of River of Fundament
Poster of Deseo
Poster of Mariachi Gringo
Filmography
Movie Xico's Journey Nana Petra (voice) 2020-11-12
Movie River of Fundament Priest / REN Manager 2014-02-12
Movie Deseo Lila Downs 2013-09-13
Movie Made in Mexico Self 2012-09-21
Movie Mariachi Gringo Sophia 2012-10-03
Movie ¡Pedro Infante... Vive! Herself - Performer 2007-04-15
Movie The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo (voice) 2005-03-22
Movie En mi país Lila Downs 2004-12-05
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