The Central Coast Community Exchange

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 @ 8:00 PM, Campbell Hall

Back by popular demand!

“Downs’ voice defies description. It can be kittenishly breathy, hauntingly deep… smooth as a whispering cloud, or painfully stretched in a minor-laden tone typical of Mexico’s south.” Associated Press

Enchanting singer Lila Downs returns to Santa Barbara after her sold-out performance in 2006! Since skyrocketing into the public eye for “Burn It Blue,” her Oscar-nominated contribution to the Frida soundtrack, Downs has invigorated a new wave of Latino-American music. The Latin Grammy-winner seductively layers the strong undercurrent of emotion behind blues and jazz with honky-tonk swing and romantic boleros. With smoldering passion and “earth and fire vocals” (The Seattle Times), Downs’ affecting songs burrow deep into the heart and mind, invoking lost loves, legends and struggles to live.

General public $42.00 / UCSB Students $19.00
Ticket prices subject to convenience and facility fees.