Lila Downs

Lila Downs is one of the most influential artists in Latin America. Growing up in both Minnesota and Oaxaca Mexico with a mother from the Mixtec indigenous group and a Scottish-American father, Lila's music often focuses on social justice, giving a voice to migrants, indigenous people and women. She sings in Spanish, English and various Native American languages, such as Zapotec, Mixtec, Nahuatl, Maya and Purepecha. 

Lila's music combines genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz, hip-hop, cumbia, and folk music to create a distinctive sound that has earned her global recognition. She has collaborated with Mercedes Sosa, Norah Jones, YoYo Ma, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Supporting is Mariachi Las Adelitas, an all female mariachi band.