Lila Downs is a well know Mexican pop singer. she was born on August 9, 1968 in Sierra Grande, Mexico. The daughter of an American filmmaker and painter and a Mixtec Indian singer, at the age of eight, Lila began her musical career performing mariachi songs.
Lila Downs Biography
At fourteen, she studied vocalization in Los Angeles, and completed her training at the Academy of Fine Arts in the City of Oaxaca. Shortly after, she moved to Minnesota, where she attended the university studying Anthropology.
Along with Los Cadetes de Yodoyuxi (a percussion group) and La Trova Serrana, she achieved popularity among the Latin public in the United States, singing songs about the Zapotec community and its cultural values.
Together with the saxophonist Paul Cohen, he made numerous presentations in Oaxaca and Philadelphia, obtaining great repercussion in the critics, reason for which he undertakes an extensive tour of Mexico, South America, the United States and Europe.
Renowned for rescuing the sounds of her land, Lila Down’s career is highlighted by albums such as Lila Downs Ofrenda (1994), Sandunga (1999), Tree of Life (2000) Border (2001) and Una Sangre (2004).
Lila Downs Personal Details | |
Real Name | Ana Lila Downs Sánchez |
Age | 52 years |
Date of Birth | August 9, 1968 |
Place of Birth | Sierra Grande |
Nationality | Mexican |
Marital Status | Unknown |
Profession / Occupation | Singer |
Lila Downs Measurements | |
Height | Unknown |
Weight | Unknown |
Body Measurements | Unknown |
Breast Size | Unknown |
Bra, Cup Size | Unknown |
Waist | Unknown |
Eyes Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Shoe Size | Unknown |
Dress Size | Unknown |
Lila Downs Family Details | |
Spouse / Husband Name | Paul Cohen |
Father Name | Unknown |
Mother Name | Unknown |
Children | Unknown |
Siblings | Unknown |
Lila Downs Net Worth
Lila Downs net worth is approximately $1 million – $5 million in 2020. She earned most of the income from her singing career.
Interesting Facts about Lila Downs
- Lila earned, Grammy, Latin Grammys and Lunas del Auditorio. Awards.
- She was involved with Paul Cohen at the beginning of her career.
- She adopted a child, Benito Dxuladi while living with Paul Cohen.
- La Sandunga was her most successful album in the year 1999.
- She started her singing career at a very young age.