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Lila Downs awarded La Mar de Músicas

Entities: Lila Downs · Fernando Sáenz de Elorrieta · Cartagena · Noelia Arroyo · La Mar de Músicas

Overview

Mexican singer‑songwriter Lila Downs was honored with the La Mar de Músicas prize at the 31st edition of the world‑music festival in Cartagena, Spain. The award, created by sculptor Fernando Sáenz de Elorrieta and presented by mayor Noelia Arroyo, recognises artists who promote cultural dialogue. During the ceremony Downs performed a set blending traditional Latin American songs with her own material, sharing the stage with Portuguese vocalist Carminho and other guest musicians. In her speech she emphasised Indigenous rights and her three‑decade career of cultural fusion, and announced that she will receive the Latin Academy’s Excellence Musical Award later in November.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lila Downs receives La Mar de Músicas award in Cartagena

    Mexican artist Lila Downs won the La Mar de Músicas award in Cartagena, Spain, performing a set that celebrated Indigenous rights; the ceremony was presented by mayor Noelia Arroyo.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Lila Downs awarded La Mar de Músicas prize at Cartagena festival

    Lila Downs received the La Mar de Músicas 2026 award in Cartagena, Spain, and performed with guests Carminho, Silvana Estrada and others, emphasizing cultural dialogue and Indigenous heritage.

Sources

cartagenadiario.es · larevista.com.ec · lopezdoriga.com · mayacomunicacion.com.mx · noticiasdelvino.com · nynazarenes.org · udgtv.com