
Brownstein Residency for Artistic Innovation
19/20 Artist-in-Residence: Lila Downs
The Brownstein Residency for Artistic Innovation links notable visiting artists to the Penn and Philadelphia communities with a focus on interdisciplinary work and experiences for broad audiences. The 19/20 season Artist-in-Residence will be Grammy® and Latin Grammy® Award-winning vocalist and global superstar, Lila Downs. This Oaxaca-born and Minnesota-raised singer has curated several performances as part of her residency, expanding our The Philadelphians: Migrations That Made Our City series with a spotlight on one of Philadelphia’s largest current immigrant groups – Mexican Americans. Through these performances, campus workshops and more local outreach activities, we’ll explore how this population has reshaped the city and added greatly to Philadelphia’s culture and community traditions.
Artist-in-Residence Events
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Lila Downs May 1 @ 8 PM |
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Jarana Beat May 2 @ 8 PM |
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Tania Pérez-Salas Compañía de Danza May 29 @ 8 PM |