Aug 24 2009

Acclaimed Musician Lila Downs Returns to LA

Feature Stories | Published 24 Aug 2009, 10:09 am | 7 Comments -

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lila downsTalented singer and songwriter Lila Downs returns to Los Angeles this week for a couple of performances. Born in Oaxaca, Downs is best known for her experimental blending of Mexican and Mixtec traditions with American folk music, her multi-lingual lyrics, and strong political statements. Her song Burn It Blue in Salma Hayak’s film Frida, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Song. Her latest album, one of eight released over 15 years, Shake Away, features collaborations with the likes of Mercedes Sosa. I had the chance to speak recently with Lila Downs and talk about her music, particularly her latest album Shake Away. Today we’ll hear that interview as well as excerpts of many of her songs on that album.

Lila Downs will perform at the Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Avenue, on Wednesday, August 26, with special guest Mamak Khadem at 8:00 PM. Doors Open at 7:00 PM.

She will also perform alongside Very Be Careful at a free event at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday August 27th starting at 7 pm as part of the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series.

For more information, visit www.liladowns.com.

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7 Responses to “Acclaimed Musician Lila Downs Returns to LA”

  1. # Lila fanon 24 Aug 2009 at 3:19 pm

    actually, Lila is in the hospital after and appendicitis attack. she’s okay, but will have to cancel these dates. check her twitter page.

  2. # Publicityon 25 Aug 2009 at 12:21 pm

    Her show is actually postponed at the Grove of Anaheim. Please visit http://www.thegroveofanaheim.com for a rescheduled date.

  3. # Publicityon 26 Aug 2009 at 9:56 am

    The show has been rescheduled at the Grove of Anaheim for Oct. 25. All tickets from the previous show will be honored on this new date.

  4. # Lazon 25 Aug 2010 at 1:54 am

    Lila es la mejor artista de México y de Oaxaca y lo digo con mucho orgullo como Oaxaqueno que soy y además hermosa

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