What Mexican Singer Lila Downs’ ‘Pecados y Milagros’ Says About Drug Violence
Lily Downs (Photo: lilydowns.com)
Lila Downs is a singer living in Mexico City. On her latest album “Pecados y Milagros” or Sins and Miracles she sings songs set against the backdrop of drug-related violence in Mexico. Lila Downs tells Marco Werman that her songs help express anger, frustration and fear.
Lila Downs on Tour
11/09/11
San José, Costa Rica
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
11/10/11
San José, Costa Rica
Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica
11/15/11
New York, NY
Carnegie Hall / Isaac Stern Auditorium
11/17/11
Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Auditorio Telmex
11/18/11
Salamanca, Guanajuato, MX
Noveno Aniversario Centro de las Artes
11/25/11
México, D.F.
Auditorio Nacional
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