Lhasa de Sela (1972–2010) was a Mexican-American singer-songwriter renowned for her evocative blend of folk, world, and Latin music. Raised in a nomadic family traversing the U.S. and Mexico, she absorbed diverse musical traditions that shaped her unique sound. Her debut album, *La Llorona* (1997), sung entirely in Spanish, earned critical acclaim and a Juno Award. She continued to captivate audiences with *The Living Road* (2003) and her self-titled English-language album *Lhasa* (2009). Lhasa's haunting vocals and poetic lyrics left an indelible mark on the global music scene. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lhasa_de_Sela?utm_source=openai))