Here are this week's notable new releases.
1. The Pinker Tones - Wild Animals
A favorite with Indie music fans, TPT has been nominated for an American Latino Award for 'Favorite Indie Music Artist.'
2. Manu Chao - Politik Kills Remix
"Politik Kills" was one of the popular tracks on Manu Chao's La Radiolina. This remix album features various artists remixing the number including Prince Fatty, Chris Blackwell & Paul Groucho Smykle and Dennis Bovell.3. Monchy & Alexandra - EN Vivo Desde Bellas Artes
Dominican favorites Monchy & Alexandra are probably the current king/queen of bachata. This album is of a live 2008 performance. If you'd like to watch the concert, the DVD is also available.
En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes DVD
4. MJ - Mi Sentimiento
Puerto Rico's MJ is releasing his first album in the U.S.. Mi Sentimiento is a mix of reggaeton, ballads, bachata and r&b. Features the single "She Makes Me Feel" with Sean Kingston.5. Alamenos De La Sierra - Corridos Pa La Plebada
A new album of corridos by Sinaloa's favorite sons.6. Sleepy Malo - Tierra Del Sur
Sleepy Malo is a Southern California rapper: this one's for his large fan base.7. Valentin Elizalde - Padre E Hijo .. El Legado
Sometimes it seems that Valentin Elizalde is selling more albums now then before his unfortunate murder in a Texas bordertown in 2006. This compilation album is just in time for Father's Day.8. Que Falta Me Hace Mi Padre
Another album you might want to pick up as a gift for dad is this compilation of songs celebrating fathers everywhere. A mix of artists perform including Adan 'Chalino' Sanchez, Lalo Mora and Grupo Montez de Durango.9. Brazillian Classic Remastered Albums
Following in the footsteps of all the remastered discs that have been produced by Fania in the last couple of years, this week there are quite a few remastered CDs featuring some of the best albums of Brazilian popular music. Here are 4 that I think stand out.
