Lila Downs

Lila Downs (born September 19, 1968) is a singer-songwriter, actor, and musician from Oaxaca, Mexico. She holds dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico. Downs is known for her diverse musical styles, including regional Mexican, contemporary folk music, R&B, world music, Latin music, and Latin rock.

She attended the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) where she studied her craft. Throughout her career, Downs has worked in various sectors of the music industry. In addition to her work as a singer-songwriter, Downs has also worked as an actor, songwriter, singer, and opera singer.

Lila Downs has been recognized for her talents with awards, such as the Grammy Awards.