Here are this week's notable new releases.
1. Luis Fonsi - 'Palabras del Silencio'
Puerto Rico's Luis Fonsi made quite a splash with his single "No Me Doy Por Vendio". The song was one of 16 tracks on the AT&T Team USA Soundtrack that was released to honor the 2008 Summer Olympics and while Fonsi was the only Latino that appeared on the album, his was the album's most listened to track. Now here's Fonsi's 7th studio album, hot off the press.
2. Alacranes Musical - 'Tu Inspiracion'
Courtesy Fonovisa
The popularity of Mexican duranguense music seems to be increasing exponentially and few groups perform it as well as Alacranes Musical.
3. Ha*Ash - 'Habitacion Doble'
Courtesy Sony BMG Latina
Mexican-American duo Ha*Ash are sisters; their music is pop/rock. Habitacion Doble is their 3rd studio album.
4. Spam Allstars - "Introducing the Spam Allstars'
Courtesy World Music Network
Miami's Spam Allstars offer a collection of electronic Latin funk with a sense of humor.
5. Cordero - 'De Donde Eres'
Courtesy Bloodshot
Texas bi-lingual indie-rock's Cordero has toured with Los Lobos, Indigo Girls, Calexico and Ozomatli, among others. You might also have heard their single "Mia" in Ben Stiller's The Heartbreak Kid.
6. Caetano Veloso - 'Multishow ao Vivo'
Brazil's Caetano Veloso is a legend in his own time and with this album, you'll have an opportunity to listen to his soft, personal music recorded at a live concert.7. Jorge Celedon,Nelson Velasquez,Juan Carlos Centeno - 'Los 3 Amigos'
Three popular Colombian artists are the 3 friends in the title of this album and, while I'm guessing, their genre is usually the wonderful Colombian vallenato.8. Unique - 'What's Good'
Courtesy Machete Music
Following in the footsepts of another Bronx group, Aventura, Unique (formerly Bachata Unique) are 3 Dominican-Americans that got together to form a band. This is their debut album.
9. Limao com Mel - 'Forros das Antigas'
Brazil's popular Limao com Mel is back, this time with an album of forros from Northeast Brazil.