Lhasa de Sela 1972-2010

Lhasa de Sela, the Montreal-based singer who recorded and performed as Lhasa, died New Year's Day just before midnight at home following a battle with breast cancer. She was just 37 years old.

Influenced by Gypsy and Mexican folk music, Lhasa's unforgettable recordings and performances, in Spanish, French and English, magically combined power, intensity and poignancy.

Lhasa's passing is a great loss to the Montreal, Canadian and world music communities.

--Mike Regenstreif