Lila Downs

AKA: Ana Lila Downs Sánchez
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1968-09-09

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.

Crew Roles

La Civil
Songs
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
Producer
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
Music
Lila Downs - Balas y Chocolate
Music
A Thousand Pines
Music
Matria
Music
Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {51}