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Lila Downs - Border / La Línea

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"Border (La Línea)" is a 2001 studio album by Mexican-American singer Lila Downs. The album addresses themes of migration, bicultural identity, and the experiences of Mexicans living near and across the United States-Mexico border. Musically, the record combines traditional Mexican folk genres like ranchera and cumbia with indigenous influences and contemporary rock elements. It is recognized for its sociopolitical commentary and appeals to audiences who appreciate world music that addresses cultural identity and social justice issues.

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What is Lila Downs exploring on Border / La Línea?

The 2001 album explores migration, Mexican and American identity, and life around the United States-Mexico border. Its central image is the Rio Grande and the people who cross or live alongside that dividing line. [Washington Post review](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/11/09/lila-downs-border-la-linea/6dc00c4d-1092-4556-b93b-5fb639e6925e/)

Which languages does Lila Downs use on Border / La Línea?

The album is sung mostly in Spanish, but it also includes English and Zapotec. That multilingual approach matches Downs's focus on Mexican, Indigenous, and bicultural experience. [Washington Post review](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/11/09/lila-downs-border-la-linea/6dc00c4d-1092-4556-b93b-5fb639e6925e/)

Does Border / La Línea use only Mexican folk music?

No. Downs mixes Mexican and Latin American folk traditions with samba, jazz, and reggae. The album also includes her versions of Woody Guthrie's Pastures of Plenty and This Land Is Your Land. [Washington Post review](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/11/09/lila-downs-border-la-linea/6dc00c4d-1092-4556-b93b-5fb639e6925e/)

Where does Border / La Línea fit in Lila Downs's discography?

Border / La Línea was released in 2001 and came before One Blood / Una Sangre, which followed in 2004. It is one of the records that established Downs's border, Indigenous, and bilingual themes for a wider audience. [Sony Music](https://www.sonymusic.es/artista/lila-downs/)

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