Here are my picks for this month's notable concerts.
11. Gilberto Gil
He may be Brazil's Minister of Culture, but Gilberto Gil been at the forefront of Brazilian popular music for decades. Here are dates for Gil fans.- Jun. 22: Washington D.C. - Lisner Auditorium
- Jun. 24: New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square
- Jun. 29: Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Bowl (with Devendra Banhart)
- Jun. 30: San Diego, CA - 4th and B
12. Marco Antonio Solis
Mexico's Marco Antonio Solis is having quite a spring, winning the ASCAP award as songwriter of the year.- Jun 27: San Diego, CA - San Diego State University
- Jun 28: Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
13. Los Super Reyes / AKWID
Since the split up of the original Los Kumbia Kings, there have been name changes for both of the competing bands created by Kumbia King band members. For this concert, Cruz Martinez' group is billed as Los Super Reyes Kumbia Kings - for this concert only? Also sharing the stage is AKWID.- Jun. 27: Denver, CO - Wells Fargo Theatre
14. Intocable / Los Horoscopos
A double-bill for California norteno fans.- Jun. 29 Del Mar, CA - Del Mar Fairgrounds
15. Eddie Palmieri
One night only for Dr. Palmieri, the master pianist of tropical rhythm.- Jun. 29 Coral Springs, FL - Coral Springs Center for the Arts
16. Babasonicos
If you're ready for a little Latin rock, Argentina's Babasonicos is bound to have you rocking-out.- Jun. 26: New York, NY - HighLine Ballroom
- Jun. 27: Chicago, IL - Congress Theater
