New Releases for February 5, 2008

1. Conjunto Primavera - Que Ganas De Volver

The always popular norteno group Conjunto Primavera is back with a new album,k Que Ganas De Volver. Their 2007 album, El Amor Que Nunca Fue was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2007 and a 'regular' Grammy for 'Best Norteno Album'.

2. Heroes de Silencio - Tour 2007

Heroes del Silencio was a popular rock en espagnol band from Spain until their break-up in 1997. In 2007, they got back together for a reunion concert commemorating 20 years since the band's inception. They hit the road with 10 dates; this is footage from these live concerts.

3. Lupillo Rivera - En Acustico

Lupillo Rivera is one of banda's brightest stars. His En Acustico album was recorded live during a concert tour in August, 2007 and contains some of his biggest hits.

4. 'Love in the Time of Cholera' Soundtrack

When Gabriel Garcia Marquez' wonderful novel Love in the Time of Cholera was made into a movie, Brazilian composer Antonio Pinto was selected to compose the score. The score is soaring and lyrical but has been overshadowed by the notoriety that comes with the addition of 3 songs written and performed by Colombian superstar Shakira. So far, this score is the only place where these tracks are available.

5. Malverde - La Leyenda Continua

Jesus Malverde, named after the iconic Mexican Robin Hood figure, actually comes from Coachella, CA. He started his artistic life as a poet and then translated that poetry via a Latin rappers art. His new album should be of interest to Latin rap and hip hop fans.

6. Gonzalo Rubalcaba - Avatar

Cuban Gonzalo Rubalcaba is arguably the best Latin jazz pianist performing today. He's a talented composer as well as a virtuoso, so this is an album that is well worth lookint into.

7. Vocal Sampling - Akapelleando

Vocal Sampling is an amazing group of young Cuban men who can do incredible things with just their voice. All of their albums are acapella and yet you'll swear that there's an entire Latin band accompanying them. It's all done with their voices.

8. Fernando Lima - Pasion

Spain's Fernando Lima has the purest voice in the rarest of male ranges. Lima is a true, operatic countertenor and his voice is phenomenal. Classical Latin music may not be something you think you'll like, but Lima could easily change your mind.

For those of you who aren't familiar with this extraordinary artist, here's a video of him singing 'Pasion' with Sarah Brightman.

Watch 'Pasion'

9. Kenny G - Rhythm & Romance

When you think of the saxaphone and popular Latin music, you might think of Gato Barbieri, but not Kenny G. But Kenny G is an artist full of surprises, and his Rhythm & Romance album is all-Latin, all the way. There are numbers you will probably recognize, including "Sabor A Mi" and "Besame Mucho", but there's also some tango, samba and salsa for a pretty well thought out Latin music sampler. He also gets some vocal help from Barbara Munoz and Camila.