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About the event
Lila Downs
UCSB Arts & Lectures Presents
Dia de Muertos
LILA DOWNS
THU, 23 OCT 2025 at 07:30PM PDT
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 06:30PM
OnSale: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 at 10:00AM PDT
Announcement: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 at 10:00AM PDT
“Few alternative artists have the dynamic power and range of this bilingual warrior-woman.” NPR
“The Mexican American singer has a stunning voice [and] a confident multicultural vision grounded in her Mixtec Indian roots.” Los Angeles Times
Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning icon Lila Downs brings her powerful voice and magnetic stage presence to a vibrant celebration of Día de Muertos. Raised in Minnesota and Oaxaca, Downs blends traditional Mexican and Mesoamerican music with folk, jazz, blues and originals in a deeply personal interpretation of Día de Muertos. This festive evening will also feature mariachis and dancers, evoking the rich spirit and color of Day of the Dead on both sides of the border.
