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Trazos

Lila Downs

A smoky, jazz-inflected collection of boleros and traditional standards. Operatic vocals meet minimalist arrangements in a late-night atmosphere of longing.

June 1998 · Not On Label (Lila Downs Self-released)

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A sophisticated blend of romantic longing and sharp social awareness wrapped in a smoky jazz haze.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Bésame mucho
6:27
02
Quinto patio
4:09
04
La malagueña salerosa
4:52
05
Almendra
6:20
07
Arenita azul
3:42
08
Estrellita
5:16
09
Arráncame la vida
2:49
10
Mambo No. 8
3:07
11
La niña
2:52
12
Sale sobrando
3:38
13
Hanal weech (Cumbia maya)
2:22
Moments Worth Listening For
The six-minute expansion of Bésame Mucho where the vocals stretch into operatic territory over a smoky jazz piano.
The sudden shift into political urgency on Sale Sobrando where the jazz lounge veneer cracks to reveal sharp social critique.
The playful rhythmic interplay of the percussion on Hanal Weech that bridges Mayan roots with a cumbia swing.

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