Lila Downs (Meksiko) – Savoy WORLD

Grammy-winning Mexican artist Lila Downs to perform in Finland at long last

The sensational star of Latin music Lila Downs will perform at Savoy Theatre on 10 September!

The Grammy-winning Mexican artist is also astonishingly popular on digital platforms, such as YouTube, where her videos have been viewed more than 100 million times. She has performed at the Oscar Gala and the White House at Barack Obama’s invitation, and has sung duets with luminaries such as Carlos Santana, Juanes and Norah Jones.

The child of a Mexican Mixtec mother and Scottish-American father grew up influenced by two cultures in Minnesota, United States, and Oaxaca, Mexico. The multicultural background is clearly present in her music, which features echoes of Mexican rancheras, boleros, jazz standards, hip hop and North American folk. Downs sings her songs Spanish and English, but also uses a variety of Native American languages, such as Zapotec, Mixtec and Tarascan.

In addition to her songs, Lila Downs is known for her incandescent on-stage charisma and spectacular singing voice. “Downs transforms her voice with staggering ease from beautifully fragile tones to powerful dramatic pathos,” describes music journalist Mika Kauhanen (MK 14 October 2015).

Listen to Lila Downs’ song La Cumbia del Mole on YouTube

Duration approx. 1,5 h, no intermission.

The stalls form a designated alcohol serving area for adults age 18 and older. The balcony is for people of all ages, no alcohol served.

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The Savoy WORLD season ticket is the most affordable way to experience the highlights of the autumn season!

Savoy WORLD is a concert series produced by Savoy Theatre, which introduces audiences to a diverse range of music from all over the world. In the autumn of 2023, the concerts will feature the Mexican star songstress Lila Downs, the Bosnian traditional band Mostar Sevdah Reunion and a third incredible act, which will be announced during the spring.

Buy a Savoy WORLD season ticket now at a Blind Bird price of €125.

Season ticket concerts:

Lila Downs (Mexico) Sun 10 September at 6 pm.

The wildly popular, Grammy award-winning Mexican artist Lila Downs grew up influenced by two cultures in the U.S. state of Minnesota and in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. The multicultural background is clearly present in her music, which features echoes of Mexican rancheras, boleros, jazz standards, hip hop and North American folk. Downs sings her songs in Spanish and English, but also uses a variety of Native American languages, such as Zapotec, Mixtec and Tarascan. The incomparable star who has performed at the White House and the Oscar Gala can now be heard in Finland for the first time.

Duration approx. 1½ h, no intermission.

Mostar Sevdah Reunion (Bosnia and Hertsegovina) Thu 9 November, 7 pm

The Bosnian band Mostar Sevdag Reunion has established itself as nothing short of an institution in the Balkans. The ensemble’s interpretations of traditional Sevdah music tie together an entire world of musical expression drawing influences from a wealth of sources ranging from flamenco, fado and rebetiko to salsa, blues and funk.
Sevdah, however, forms the foundation of Mostar Sevdah Reunion’s music. The painfully melancholy and powerful Sevdah singing provides an experience that is sure to make your heart swell. The music is mostly ancient and often despairingly sad but interpreted through gentle compassion.

Duration approx. 2 h with intermission.

Fri 3 November, to be announced later

The stalls form a designated alcohol serving area for adults age 18 and older. The balcony is for people of all ages, no alcohol served.