Lila Downs

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Lila Downs is a globally recognized singer and songwriter. With long established roots in Mexico and the U.S., her aesthetic vision is informed by ancient and earthy cultures from her native Oaxaca, Mexico -- boleros, rancheras, bandas, and mariachis -- and the U.S. -- jazz, blues, pop, and soul. Her songwriting reflects themes of political and social justice, immigration, transformation, and environmentalism, rooted in the human condition. Her big, throaty alto and dramatic performances seek connections between cultures and highlight the n...