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Downs is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter who spellbinds with the ferocious sweep of her voice. -- The Boston Globe
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Exploring and expressing Mexico's rich culture has been a lifelong passion for vocalist Lila Downs. With a voice that is varied in color and range, Lila cuts a striking figure live as well she embodies the spirit of her music with an emotion-drenched physicality. Lila's profile was raised significantly with her stunning performance in the hit film Frida, starring Salma Hayek in the title role. Lila also performed the Oscar-nominated song from the film at the Academy Awards ceremony, becoming the first Latina to perform at the telecast. Her new album Shake Away evokes her home country's rich folk-music legacy while pulsing with modern arrangements.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By David Alosi
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been a fan of Lila Downs for several years, and I have seen her perform live 7 or 8 times. I first heard hear sing the song "Naila" on a compilation disc of music from Mexico, and I fell in love! I was studying Spanish at the time, and the music really helped me learn the language. She has an amazing voice, an amazing band, and she is an amazing beauty. I first bought the disc "La Linea" ( The Border") and then collected them all, including another new CD and DVD only available in Mexico at this time that shows a great concert in Spain.
"Shake Away" has more songs in English than any other disc, and a lot of guest artists including Mercedes Sosa, and the singer from Cafe Tacuba which, if you know these two names, illustrates the range of music presented here. A haunting ballad, "I Envy the Wind", is exquisite, I can't stop playing it. "Little Man" is a guitar and horn driven New Orleans style rocker. There's a version of Santana's "Black Magic Woman" and a beautiful folk song called "I Would Never". The range of her voice and the range of her music is exceptional. Not to mention the band, especially the harp player Celso Duarte from Paraguay (find a live version of the Iguana song!). Great precussionists too! This is an international band capable of rocking out, making you cry, and bringing you joy. Folk, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Cumbia, Traditional, even a little bit of rap...it's all here, with little bits of politics mixed in. Great stuff! See her if you have a chance!
"Shake Away" has more songs in English than any other disc, and a lot of guest artists including Mercedes Sosa, and the singer from Cafe Tacuba which, if you know these two names, illustrates the range of music presented here. A haunting ballad, "I Envy the Wind", is exquisite, I can't stop playing it. "Little Man" is a guitar and horn driven New Orleans style rocker. There's a version of Santana's "Black Magic Woman" and a beautiful folk song called "I Would Never". The range of her voice and the range of her music is exceptional. Not to mention the band, especially the harp player Celso Duarte from Paraguay (find a live version of the Iguana song!). Great precussionists too! This is an international band capable of rocking out, making you cry, and bringing you joy. Folk, Jazz, Rock, Latin, Cumbia, Traditional, even a little bit of rap...it's all here, with little bits of politics mixed in. Great stuff! See her if you have a chance!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Juan Mobili
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I don't know what brought you to check Lila Downs but welcome and thank your lucky stars if this is the first time you get interested in her. If you are interested in great women voices ... better yet in great female artists, this album is proof that you found one the best of her generation. So, If Jenny Lewis blew you away with Rabbit Fur Coat or you love Cat Power in general, this year Lila is the one showing them the way, even if more thyan half of these songs are in Spanish and some of the rhythms may be foreign to you.
Shake Away is probably Downs' best album yet, the sum of everything she's done right all along and more. OF course, Lila is not new to putting out great stuff and singing straight to your heart, it's just that here she does it all.
She rocks the house with her take on Black Magic Woman--along with Raul Midon--and she might just bring to the edge of tears with Lucinda Williams' I Envy The Wind, both in English and Spanish. Also, right up there with these two tracks mentioned, Tierra de Luz with the great Mercedes Sosa and Justicia accompanied by Enrique Bunbury, are standouts. And this is just the brightest diamonds, so to speak.
How refreshing to hear a voice and mind and soul, at the peak of its powers, more interested in material that will challenge her as she redefines it, rather than playing it safe or rely on duets chosen by marketing executives. Definitely, among my short list of great albums of this year.
Shake Away is probably Downs' best album yet, the sum of everything she's done right all along and more. OF course, Lila is not new to putting out great stuff and singing straight to your heart, it's just that here she does it all.
She rocks the house with her take on Black Magic Woman--along with Raul Midon--and she might just bring to the edge of tears with Lucinda Williams' I Envy The Wind, both in English and Spanish. Also, right up there with these two tracks mentioned, Tierra de Luz with the great Mercedes Sosa and Justicia accompanied by Enrique Bunbury, are standouts. And this is just the brightest diamonds, so to speak.
How refreshing to hear a voice and mind and soul, at the peak of its powers, more interested in material that will challenge her as she redefines it, rather than playing it safe or rely on duets chosen by marketing executives. Definitely, among my short list of great albums of this year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Soy un gran fan de Lila, practicamente tengo todos sus discos al igual que siempre la sigo en sus conciertos, todos sus anteriores discos son estupendos este nuevo trabajo es supremo, muy bueno, excelente, magnifico, que grata sorpresa escuchar su voz junto a Mercedes S, Enrique B. , me agrada que se proteste en sus canciones contra los abusos y humillaciones de nosotros los inmigrantes y en contra de los malos y corruptos gobernantes (Oaxaca, Mexico),, gracias Lila hoy te admiro muchisimo mas,,
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By M. Ingram
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
We've been anxiously waiting for this release since we heard some of these songs performed live in Wilmington, NC. As usual, Lila Downs and her band give us some fantastic new material. Also, with "Black Magic Woman" she does her unique black magic of taking someone else's song or a traditional folksong and making it her own.
Don't just buy this CD, buy all of them she's released so far and book some tickets for her concerts as well! This exciting music deserves much more attention north of the border than the short review she had recently in Rolling Stone, and her great interview on NPR.
Don't just buy this CD, buy all of them she's released so far and book some tickets for her concerts as well! This exciting music deserves much more attention north of the border than the short review she had recently in Rolling Stone, and her great interview on NPR.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Alcala
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The more I listen to Lilia's Shake Away the more I like it. I love her bands intricate skills, playing different styles and rhythms, weaving Native Mexican, South American and Jazz - Pop song styles together.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I don't know why, but most of the times I hear her sing in English, it just loses something for me. I like her best with her cumbias, and more traditional Mexican and Latin American sounds, but this album only had 2 good songs on it for me, which is why it only deserves 2 stars.
No sé porqué, pero casi todas las veces la he escuchado cantar en inglés, pierde algo. Me gusta más cuando canta cumbias y canciones típicas de México y latinoamérica. Pero este disco sólo tiene 2 canciones buenas, entonces sólo merece 2 estrellas.
No sé porqué, pero casi todas las veces la he escuchado cantar en inglés, pierde algo. Me gusta más cuando canta cumbias y canciones típicas de México y latinoamérica. Pero este disco sólo tiene 2 canciones buenas, entonces sólo merece 2 estrellas.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I get chills when Downs re-interprets classic Mexican styles. Her voice is a wonder and I'll still be on board for her next disc. A lot of the songs here are inspired by something other than old Mother Mexico. that's fine and she shouldn't be put in a box but I'm not as interested in her take on New Orleans or rock music. Maybe you'll like it more than I did.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always the Best!
Not only is her voice absolutely prodigious but the musicians playing with her are top of the top too. Read more
Published 9 months ago by P. P. Nunez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Artist
Lila is beautiful, talented, inspirational! Her voice is so deep and strong that she can make you dance as easily as she can make you cry! I strongly recommend any of her works!
Published 17 months ago by Guillermo
5.0 out of 5 stars
!extraordinario!
This is one of the greatest CD's I've heard in a long time. I agree with one of the other reviewers; why isn't this woman - and her extraordinary band - on the cover of Rolling... Read more
Published on August 7, 2010 by Randy Cobb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sublime Lila
Balanced, sublime, diverse, ethereal, inspiring, magical...What more can I say about the album? She could be one of the greatest living latin ethno-music performers!
Published on November 13, 2009 by Ned Tufekcic
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY! LISTEN! SEE!
BUY! LISTEN! SEE her Live whenever possible! You will NOT be disappointed! On 3/20/09 From my orchestra, third row seat, first experienced Ms. Read more
Published on March 22, 2009 by M. Chan
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!!
I love her creativity, here is a good mix on english and spanish... the duets are amazing (Enrique Bunbury, the lead singer from Cafe Tacuba, Mercedes Sosa, etc)... Read more
Published on December 22, 2008 by Ana Sanchez
4.0 out of 5 stars
BRAVO LILA!!
Otra vez un c.d. increible. Lila Downs sigue con su estilo eclectico y encantando. Mi unica critica es que prefiero su canciones en espanol y este c.d. Read more
Published on December 16, 2008 by A. Tetrault
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks for the great concert you gave us last night!!!
Lila Downs is one of the greatest artist on earth. Please never doubt about it. A true artist, a really great singer!!!
Exellent record
Exellent record
Published on December 5, 2008 by Leandro G. America
5.0 out of 5 stars
It'sashakin'
Lila Downs pulls out the stops on this record and covers a wide range of styles - but with superb skill and results! Read more
Published on November 16, 2008 by T. R. Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who can resist?
Nina Simone, Grace Slick, Tish Hinojosa...she evokes them all (at least in my ears).
A gorgeous album -- in turns delightful, hopeful, yearning, seductive, sincere...
A gorgeous album -- in turns delightful, hopeful, yearning, seductive, sincere...
Published on October 13, 2008 by Raven
