Lila Downs

Monterey Jazz Festival

### Event Description: Lila Downs at the Monterey Jazz Festival

**Event:** Lila Downs - Monterey Jazz Festival  
**Date:** Sunday, September 29, 2024  
**Time:** 1:50 PM - 2:40 PM  
**Stage:** Jimmy Lyons Stage  
**Location:** Monterey Jazz Festival, Monterey, CA  
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#### About Lila Downs:
Lila Downs is one of the most influential artists in Latin America, renowned for her powerful and unique voice. Her charismatic performances and diverse musical compositions have captivated audiences worldwide. Lila's music blends genres and rhythms such as Mexican rancheras, corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia, and North American folk music. Her work often addresses themes of social justice, immigration, and women's issues.

#### Background:
- **Heritage:** Lila grew up in both Minnesota and Oaxaca, Mexico. Her mother is from the Mixtec indigenous group, and her father was Scottish-American.
- **Languages:** She sings in Spanish, English, and various Native American languages, including Zapotec, Mixtec, Nahuatl, Maya, and Purepecha.

#### Collaborations and Performances:
Lila has recorded duets with a wide array of artists, including Mercedes Sosa, Caetano Veloso, Juanes, Norah Jones, Yo-Yo Ma, Juan Gabriel, and many others. She has performed with prestigious symphonies such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and the UNAM Symphony in Mexico. Additionally, she has collaborated with Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

#### Notable Venues:
Lila has graced stages at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires, the Hollywood Bowl, Auditorio Nacional, and Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. She was also invited by Barack Obama to perform at the White House and has performed at the Oscars for her contribution to the film "Frida."

#### Awards:
Lila Downs has recorded nine studio albums and has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, winning six.

Join us for an unforgettable performance by Lila Downs at the Monterey Jazz Festival. Experience the magic of her music and the depth of her artistry live on stage.

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Don't miss this extraordinary event! Secure your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that transcends borders and cultures.