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Lila Downs in concert

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Mexican/American singer Lila Downs kicked off her long-awaited New York show “Pecados y Milagros” during a concert at Carnegie Hall. Lila’s music has the unique perspective of an artist raised amid the heartlands of both countries, embracing her Mexican roots she does Rancheras, Corridos and even Dominican style Bachata during her performance. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila’s mother is a Mixteca Indian from Mexico; her father, a professor of cinematography and art, is an American of Scottish/English descent from Minnesota. She lived in Mexico and California as a child, spent two years in college studying opera and classical music, dropped out and became a Deadhead — following the band around the country while making jewelry to support herself. She later returned to college, eventually graduating with degrees in anthropology and voice. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila Downs delivers an energetic performance at Carnegie Hall. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila performed songs from her latest album, “Pecados y Milagros,” and delivered songs with a deep, husky voice in both English and Spanish. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila Downs’ music maintains its roots in the swirling crosscurrents of Mexican rhythms with haunting chordal effects. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila Downs makes an appearance on the stage of a packed Carnegie Hall with a mariachi band to deliver a program that included songs from her last album, “Pecados y Milagros,” and well-known Mexican romantic ballads. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila Downs delivers an energetic performance at Carnegie Hall. LUIZ C RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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Lila said during the show that her album, “Pecados y Milagros,” is a celebration of her passion, love and proudness for her Mexican roots. LUIZ C. RIBEIRO/NEW YORK POST

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