1. Luis Fonsi
If I had to pick the most successful Latin pop album of the year, it would be Luis Fonsi's Palabras Del Silencio. Now Fonsi fans on the west coast will get a chance to see the popular Puerto Rican artist in person.
- Apr. 24: San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
- Apr. 25: Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
2. Marc Anthony
This concert is billed as 'Intimamente Marc Anthony' and promises an intimate evening with the popular singer.
- Apr. 9: Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
3. Aterciopelados
Aterciopelados embarks on their Spring Tour.4. Fonseca
Colombian music is becoming more and more popular on the international scene and Fonseca is one of the Colombia's rising stars.
- Apr. 16: Miami, FL - Gusman Center for the Performing Arts
- Apr. 22: Washington, DC - Black Cat
- Apr. 23: Boston, MA - Roxy
- Apr. 25: Washington, DC - Black Cat
5. Willie Colon
Salsa pioneer Willie Colon recently was released from the hospital for a gall bladder operation but the prognosis must be great if Colon is ready to hit the stage. The concert is billed as 'Tributo a El Cantante' and I'm sure that refers to Hector Lavoe, not the movie of which Colon was not a fan. He was, however, one of Lavoe's closest friends. There's also a tribute to Lavoe on Colon's first album in 10 years, El Malo Vol II: Prisioneros del Mambo.
- Apr. 17 - Miami, FL - James L. Knight Center
6. Hector El Father /Harry Maldonado
In September, 2008, Hector El Father announced the end of his singing career. He was obligated to release one last album which turned out to be the Christian-themed Juicio Final (Final Judgement). The single "Si Me Tocaras" with Harry Maldonado has done as well on the charts as many of his previous reggaeton shout-abouts. With both Hector El Father and Harry Maldonado on the bill, the concert will probably be more introsepctive than angry urban fare.
- Apr. 18: Kissimmee, FL - Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park
7. Pitbull
Miami's Pitbull has yet to release his new album Rebelutionary but he's already hit the charts with two new singles from the album. My guess is that the Cuban rapper will offer something old, something new.
- Apr. 7: Chicago, IL - House of Blues
- Apr. 22: New York, NY - SOB's (with Nina Sky)
8. Rakim & Ken-Y
Rakim & Ken-y should draw a lot of teenagers to the Aragon Ballroom with their blend of youthful reggaeton and pop mix.
- Apr. 25: Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
9. Los Inquietos Del Norte
Here's a chance for an evening of corridos with Los Inquietos.
- Apr. 11: Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
- Apr. 25: Los Angeles, CA - NOKIA Theatre LA Live
10. K-Paz De La Sierra, Dareyes de la Sierra
Guadalajara's Los Inquietos Del Norte may be banned on many radio stations for the subject matter of their songs, but they'll be performing to an appreciative audience in Los Angeles this month.
- Apr. 12: Los Angeles, CA - The Conga Room
