Lila Downs Mexican Singer Born 1968 in Oaxaca
Lila Downs · singer-songwriter and actor · Mexican
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Born on 9 September 1968 in Oaxaca, Lila Downs is a Mexican singer. Her best-known title on this site is Frida (2002).
Early life
She went on to study at University of Minnesota and DePaul University.
Career
Lila Downs’s releases on record are 17 albums and 2 singles between 1994 and 2017. She released Ofrenda (1994) early on, and Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo (2017) is the latest entry. The style on record is folk music and regional mexican. Lila Downs plays guitar. Record labels on file include Sony Music.
Recognition
Her awards include the Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (2017). Her other honours include the Leading Ladies of Entertainment (2019) and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. In total, she has received 4 awards.
Personal life
She is married to Paul Cohen.
Discography
19 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Salón, Lágrimas y Deseo | Album |
| 2015 | Balas y chocolate | Album |
| 2014 | Raíz | Album |
| 2011 | Palomo del Comalito | Single |
| 2011 | Pecadora | Single |
| 2011 | Pecados y milagros | Album |
| 2010 | Lila Downs y La Misteriosa en París - Live à Fip | Album |
| 2009 | Ojo de culebra | Album |
| 2007 | The Very Best of – El alma de Lila Downs | Album |
| 2006 | La cantina | Album |
| 2006 | Live Session EP | Album |
| 2004 | Una sangre | Album |
| 2001 | Border – La línea | Album |
| 2000 | Tree of Life – Árbol de la vida – Yutu tata | Album |
| 1999 | La sandunga | Album |
Show all 19 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Trazos | Album |
| 1996 | Azulao: En vivo con Lila Downs | Album |
| 1994 | Ofrenda | Album |
| Lotería cantada | Album |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Leading Ladies of Entertainment | Won | |
| 2017 | Latin Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album | Won | |
| Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres | Won | ||
| honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music | Won |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fados | Film | |
| 2005 | The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo | Film | |
| 2002 | Frida | Film |
Lila Downs Photos
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Photo: mario · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lila Downs?
Lila Downs is 58 years old, born on 9 September 1968 in Oaxaca.
What is Lila Downs known for?
Lila Downs is known for Frida (2002).
What is Lila Downs’s nationality?
Lila Downs is Mexican, born in Oaxaca.
Who is Lila Downs married to?
Lila Downs is married to Paul Cohen.
Has Lila Downs won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including Leading Ladies of Entertainment (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q23880), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Secretaría de Cultura Ciudad de México from México · CC BY 2.0
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