1. Pistolera - 'En Este Camino'
New York-based Pistolera's fame is about to grow with their second album, fusing Mexican musical styles with pop/rock. Although all the band speaks English, they've decided to stay with Spanish in delivering their message.
2. Voltio - "Voltio En Vivo Desde Oso Blanco' (DVD)
This DVD should be a rewarding experience for Voltio and Latin urban music fans. The concert was given at the notorious Oso Blanco prison and is a musical documentary of Voltio's personal history as he talks about the manner in which he reconciles himself with his violent gang-related past. This is a 2-disc offering with behind-the-scenes footage.
3. Plastilina Mosh - 'All You Need Is Mosh'
Plastilina Mosh - All You Need Is Mosh
Plastilina Mosh got their first major exposure at SXSW and their fans will be excited about a new album from this eclectic group of Mexican electro-rockers. I have to admit that listening to their album cheered me up today - they've got quite a sense of humor.
4. Los Andariegos - 'La Mas Bonita De Todas'
Los Andariegos are a norteno-style band from El Salvador. The groups sings stories of both life in El Salvador and the immigrant experience in the U.S.
5. Sidestepper - 'The Buena Vista Sound System
Colombia's Sidestepper turns salsa, cumbia and other Latin beats into electronic dance music.
You can find out more about Sidestepper as well as listen to samples of their music at Sidestepper's website.
6. Kudai - 'Nadha'
Kudai is a popular Chilean pop/rock group and Nadha is their third album. For the curious, the 'Nadha' is a sanskrit for 'sounds from the depth of the soul.' I guess that gives you a hint about the album's contents!
7. Cal Tjader - 'The Best of Cal Tjader: Live At the Monterrey Jazz Festival'
Cal Tjader is a huge name in Latin jazz (although he was not Latino himself) and these are clips from the Monterrey Jazz Festival took place from 1958 - 1980. Depending on the cut, Tjader is joined by Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, Poncho Sanchez and more.
8. Ekhymosis - 'Unplugged'
If you're interested in hearing a younger Juanes in the days when he was the frontman for Colombia's Ekhymosis, this rerelease of the bands acoustic album will give you insight into the phenomenal artist's roots.9. Osvaldo Chacon - 'Salsa Timba'
This is a rerelease of Chacon's 2002 album.10. Monte Negro - 'Cicatrix'
Another group whose music is tough to describe, Los Angeles-based Monte Negro's debut album comes closest to be called 'alternative' as they mix rock with Latin rhythms in a unique style.