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Lila Downs with Mulatu Astatke and Festival Pirineos Sur

Jul 14, 2024  ·  Auditorio Natural de Lanuza, Huesca Auditorio Natural de Lanuza, Huesca

Lila Downs
Jul 14
Lila Downs
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Grammy-winning Lila Downs blends indigenous Mexican roots with North American sounds, exploring social justice themes. Known for dynamic performances, her hits include "La Cumbia del Mole" and "La Llorona." Collaborated with Juanes, Mon Laferte, and others. Albums like "Pecados y Milagros" and "Salon Lágrimas y Deseo" gained critical acclaim. Raised between Mexico and the U.S., she infuses her music with cultural richness, celebrating differences.
Mulatu Astatke, born in Jimma, Ethiopia, is known as the father of Ethio-jazz, blending pop, jazz, Ethiopian music, Latin rhythms, and Afro-funk. An alum of Berklee College, he collaborated with Duke Ellington and released iconic '70s music on Amha Records. His work gained Western recognition via Jim Jarmusch's film Broken Flowers. Mulatu collaborated with Either/Orchestra, The Heliocentrics, and Black Jesus Experience, recorded notable albums like Mulatu of Ethiopia, and held fellowships at Harvard and M.I.T. His music influenced hip-hop artists including Nas and Kanye West.

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