Lila Downs

Una Sangre/One Blood

2004-07-20

A Mexican-born/American-raised/Deadhead takes a fresh look at the folk music of her mother’s culture.

Lila gained attention for her role in, and musical contributions to, Frida, the film based on the life of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 07/2007

    BOB MARLEY
    Roots, Rock, Remixed

  • reviewed 03/2009

    Fula Flute
    Mansa America

  • reviewed 01/2011

    LOREENA MCKENNITT
    The Wind That Shakes the Barley

  • reviewed 04/2007

    THE MOTHERS
    Township Sessions

  • reviewed 05/2007

    BALKAN BEATBOX
    NuMed

  • reviewed 05/2008

    TREMOLOCO
    Dulcinea

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.