Lila Downs to Present ‘Balas y Chocolate’ in Durham

Lila Downs
Lila Downs
Duke Performances will present iconic Mexican-American vocalist Lila Downs on Saturday, May 2 at 20:00 (8:00 pm) at the Carolina Theatre of Durham, North Carolina.

Lila Downs is famous for her captivating performances. She explores Mexican roots music that absorbs the rich culture on both sides of the United States/Mexican border. Her repertoire includes rancheras, Mexican-style cumbia, norteño and jazz.

Her most recent album is Balas y Chocolate, where she collaborates with Latin American pop stars. In 2014 she released Raiz, an album with Spanish flamenco/pop singer Niña Pastori and Argentine folk/pop vocalist Soledad.

Author: World Music Central News Room

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