Ford Signature Series pairs Lila Downs with Grandeza Mexicana in August

LOS ANGELES - July 12, 2016 - PRLog -- Known for her innovative approach to music-making and inventive fusion of international sounds, Grammy® Award-winning Mexican-American singer/songwriter Lila Downs will share the stage with one of Los Angeles' premier folklorico dance companies, Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company, in a concert showcasing traditional Mexican celebrations from indigenous cultures and regions of Mexico. Lila's Mixtec Indian heritage infuses her reinterpretations of blues, jazz,  soul, cumbia and rock — even rap and klezmer — with traditional Mexican and native Mesoamerican music, singing in Spanish, English and sometimes even the languages of the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya and Nahuatl cultures.

TheFord Signature Series pairs world renowned performers with Los Angeles County artists for one-of-a-kind experiences. The program is made possible through the generous support of Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Original program created with support from former Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Proceeds from the Signature Series benefit the Ford Theatre Foundation (http://fordtheatres.org/en/support/friend), which supports programs at the Ford Theatres in Hollywood and throughout Los Angeles County.

The Ford is located at 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068, just off the 101 Hollywood Freeway between Hollywood and Universal Studios in the Cahuenga Pass. The grounds open two hours before show time for picnicking. The Ford offers a number of dining options: a variety of food and beverages is available on site. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own food and drink. The Ford is disabled accessible. Portable wireless listening devices are available upon request. Dress warmly for outdoor seating.

Parking at the Ford is stacked and costs $5-$10 per vehicle for evening performances. New off-site parking location: a FREE shuttle services the parking structure located at 1710 N. Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood. Parking is $10 for Ford patrons. Shuttle departures begin two hours before show time and reservations are required. Metro riders: a FREE shuttle picks up from the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station (3913 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City 91604). The shuttle, which cycles every 20 minutes, stops in the "kiss and ride" area."

'Ford Signature Series: Lila Downs with Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Companytakes place on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $30, $50 and $70.  For more information and to purchase tickets, go to FordTheatres.org (http://www.fordtheatres.org/) or call 323 461-3673 (for non-visual media 323-GO-1-FORD). To learn about discounts for groups of 10 or more, please visit FordTheatres.org (http://www.fordtheatres.org/).