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Lila Downs embraces reggaeton and opens the door to a collaboration with Cachirula

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Lila Downs said she enjoys contemporary urban music and defended female artists' freedom to sing openly about desire and sexuality.
  • She expressed interest in recording with Cachirula, saying the collaboration would depend on finding the right moment.
  • Downs is also preparing a Mexico City concert on Nov. 1, during the Day of the Dead celebrations, to promote her album "Cambias mi mundo."

Lila Downs is not closing the door on reggaeton. The Mexican singer, known for taking her country's music and roots to audiences around the world, said she enjoys new urban expressions, including songs that speak openly about sexuality.

At a meeting with reporters, the singer of "La Sandunga" discussed collaborations she is preparing with artists from the genre. She defended performers such as Cachirula, who address desire and sexuality directly in their lyrics.

I love the sexual side. I think it is like opening a door, giving us women permission to express our sexuality. They may be very ahead of their time because it is still frowned upon.

· Lila DownsDowns defended female artists who address desire and sexuality in their music.

"I love the sexual side. I think it is like opening a door, giving us women permission to express our sexuality. They may be very ahead of their time because it is still frowned upon," Downs said.

I think reggaeton has dominated the scene for almost 30 years. So I think we are more open now. And besides, ultimately, I believe it is music, what moves us. If it makes us move and makes us feel.

· Lila DownsShe explained why she sees reggaeton as an established form of musical expression.

She believes reggaeton has moved beyond being a passing musical trend. In her view, the genre has shaped the music scene for almost 30 years, creating greater openness to enjoying it and using it as a form of expression. "I think reggaeton has dominated the scene for almost 30 years. So I think we are more open now. And besides, ultimately, I believe it is music, what moves us. If it makes us move and makes us feel," she said.

Downs did not rule out recording with Cachirula, whose sexually themed lyrics have drawn attention. Laughing, she said: "So let's tell Cachirula, let's see when." Downs is also scheduled to perform at Mexico City's National Auditorium on Nov. 1, during Day of the Dead celebrations. The concert will promote her latest album, "Cambias mi mundo," and combine her music with Mexican cultural elements and references to national folklore. She called the holiday dates sacred for Mexicans and said international audiences are beginning to appreciate the reverence shown to ancestors.

So let's tell Cachirula, let's see when.

· Lila DownsShe jokingly opened the door to a future collaboration with Cachirula.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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