Lila Downs
Known For
Acting
Born
1968-09-09 in 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.
Most Known For
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Emmys Segment
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self
The Oscars
as Self
Conversando con Cristina Pacheco
as Self
Frida
as Tango Singer
Deseo
as Lila Downs
Ven Acá... con Eugenia León y Pavel Granados
as Self
Latin Grammy Awards
as Self
La Más Draga
as Lila Downs
Las Lunas del Auditorio
as Self
La Mezcladora
Xico's Journey
as Nana Petra (voice)
Matria
as Herself
La hora musa
as Self
Lila Downs - Lotería Cantada
as Lila Downs
Léemelo
as Self
River of Fundament
as Ranchera Singer
River of Fundament
as Priest / REN Manager
Músicos de Latinoamérica
as Self
Fados
as Self