In spite of her praiseworthy ideas, the main attraction of Una Sangre is Downs herself. Hovering somewhere between Celia Cruz and Dinah Washington, her voice is gorgeous and amazing, and she easily transitions from the bluesy growl of songs like "Mother Jones" and "Paloma Negra" to the fluttering airiness of "Yanahuari Nin." She proves the lofty thesis of her album title by crafting cohesion out of a plethora of styles, sounds, and languages. Una Sangre is a wonderful offering.