Pecados y milagros
Lila Downs · 2011
55 min · 14 tracks · folk · regional Mexican
A vibrant fusion of folk rhythms and traditional Mexican sounds, celebrating cultural heritage with heartfelt storytelling.
Why this album works
'Pecados y milagros' received critical acclaim, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album and solidifying Downs’ place in modern Latin music. The album's intricate arrangements and poignant lyrics resonated widely, influencing both contemporary folk artists and the broader Mexican music scene.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling through song steady mid-tempo engagement cultural celebration in every track
- Context
- By 2011, Lila Downs had established herself as a prominent figure in regional Mexican music, following her breakthrough album 'Una Sangre' in 2004. 'Pecados y milagros' marks her fifth studio album, showcasing her artistic maturity and expanding her audience with deeper explorations of themes such as identity and spirituality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Calibre 50· Intocable· Banda MS
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mezcalito Standout 4:28
- 2 Tu cárcel Standout 3:44
- 3 Zapata se queda 4:25
- 4 Vámonos 3:32
- 5 Cucurrucucú paloma 4:51
- 6 La reyna del inframundo 3:11
- 7 Fallaste corazón 4:45
- 8 Solamente un día 3:43
- 9 Xochipitzahua 1:13
- 10 Palomo del comalito 4:08
- 11 Dios nunca muere Standout 4:56
- 12 Pecadora 4:08
- 13 Cruz de olvido 4:49
- 14 Misa oaxaqueña 3:24
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