Fantastic Show
by Ricky on 10/25/23Balboa Theatre - San DiegoTook my wife to see Lila Downs in San Diego. What a great show. She and her band are so talented, and the dancers were great.
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Concerts in United States
- 10/12/24Saturday 08:00 PMOakland, CAParamount Theatre-OaklandLila Downs' Dia De Los Muertos: La Sanchez
- 10/27/24Sunday 07:00 PMChicago, ILSymphony Center-ILLila Downs
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Symphony Center-IL
- 3/25/25Tuesday 07:30 PMWilmington, NCWilson Center-NCLila Downs
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Wilson Center-NC
- 3/27/25Thursday 08:00 PMNorth Bethesda, MDMusic Center at StrathmoreLila Downs
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Music Center at Strathmore
International Concerts
- 10/31/24Thursday 08:30 PMCiudad de México, DF, MXAuditorio NacionalLila Downs
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About
Lila Downs is the daughter of a Mixtec Indian woman, Anastasia Sanchez,? who ran away from her village at 19 to sing in Mexico City cantinas and a Minnesota-born, Scottish-American film & photography professor, Allen Downs,? who saw her singing and fell in love.? Lila Downs was born in the Oaxacan mountain town of Tlaxiaco, 7,000 feet up in the heavens. The first songs she remembers are her mother singing Lola Beltrán's heartfelt rancheras, and her father singing Woody Guthrie's ''This Land Is Your Land.'' Her border-blurring, multicultural upbringing infused Downs with a firm world view in support of the disenfranchised working classes and an aesthetic vision that embraces cross-cultural pollinations.
As a result Downs has become one of the most innovative exponents of Mesoamerican music on both sides of the border. Her lyrics are high-minded and sentient and her sound is all encompassing. By drawing on a pan-Latin palette of music as well as American folk, jazz, blues and rock, Downs and her worldly band of kindred spirits, La Misteriosa, have won accolades and a devoted following of world music fans. Known for her smoky voice and magnetic performances, Downs has created a unique body of work that defies categorization in any single genre.
With eight studio albums and one live album released since 1999, Lila Downs has long been recognized by the music industry.? She received a Latin Grammy for the 2004 release “Una Sangre,” and a Grammy nomination for 2008’s “Shake Away,” as well as various performance awards from around the world.? Her 2011 release,? "Pecados y Milagros" garnered both a Latin Grammy for Best Folk Album, and a Grammy for Best Regional Mexican Music Album.? It also? hit #1 on the Mexican music charts immediately after its initial release, and reached Double Platinum status there.? ?
In addition to headlining venues all over the world, Lila Downs has performed at major festivals and events including? WOMAD; Live Earth; Montreal Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, the World Sacred Music Festival - appearing with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama;? the Latino Inaugural Ball for President Barack Obama, the Bicentenario de Mexico, the opening ceremonies for the 2011 Pan American Games, and the 2012 Latin Grammys on Univision.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Lila Downs
by Jim on 10/25/23Balboa Theatre - San DiegoGreat show. Impressive musicians and Day of the Dead dancers. Lila's voice was transcendent.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Quality
by Mike on 10/23/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandAlways enjoy Lila Downs concerts with our party of 5 , however this time on October 15,2023 it seemed like it had poor quality compared with other of her concerts and it seemed like the concert was shorter than others, hopefully next time it’s better. Because the tickets are priced high and we expect a better concert !
Rating: 2 out of 5 Waaaaay too short
by TMB on 10/20/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandI had never attended a concert that lasted LESS THAN ONE HOUR. It started 15 minutes late, and it lasted about 45 minutes. My group and I were super disappointed, and frankly felt cheated.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Great, but too short
by New fan on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandLila Downs did not disappoint with her phenomenal and strong vocal cords! Her show was lively and entertaining, and the dancers were great. However, I was disappointed in the length of her show. Granted she didn't take a break and did sing for a full hour and fifteen minutes, but it felt too short for a concert. My ride asked, "you're done already? What kind of a concert was that?!"I felt the same.
Rating: 2 out of 5 Short Show
by SE on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandWe were looking forward to the concert. It started late and with one encore barley ran for an hour. Given the ticket price we were disappointed with the length of the show. The venue is also adding "service"charges to their bar that they hadn't included before.
Rating: 1 out of 5 TOO SHORT
by KARLITA on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandC’ON 1 HOUR AND 5 MINUTES CONCERT? REALLY? VERY DISAPPOINTED, PLUS THE TICKETS EXPENSIVE.” RIDICULOUS.” WASTE MY MONEY AND TIME. ??????
Rating: 5 out of 5 Great performance
by Lily on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandIt was a great show. Lila Downs had me singing and dancing in my chair. It was a good selection of songs. I enjoyed every minute of it and so did my kids.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Way too short.
by Me on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandLila was amazing like always, but her show felt rushed. She sang only for 1 hour and 15 minutes . If that pattern continues I won't go to see her again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Lila downs mexicos best
by Moi on 10/19/23Paramount Theatre-Oakland - OaklandLila downs is the only singer left that is authentic Mexican music singer. We witness a very good concert the last time I heard an authentic singer was when Vicente Fernandez and Rocio durcal came to San Jose Ca. Lila is to me the best women Mexican music singer there is now in Mexico