LATIN MUSIC-SUMMER PREVIEW From: hispanictips.com

With the start of summer nearly upon us, we thought you might like to see an overview/ reminder of some key Latin music album releases and concert dates from our artists coming up quickly. Below is a timeline of key dates, followed by a brief overview for each artist. If you need copies of any albums, or would like to attend a specific concert, please let us know…

Album Releases (See details below)

June 03: ‘In The Heights’ Original Broadway Cast recording – Produced by Andres Levin

June 10:  Sergio Mendes’ Encanto

June 17: Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged

Special Latin Music TV Broadcasts

June 05:“Julieta Venegas: MTV Unplugged” premieres on MTV Tr3s

June 15: A Three-Hour Special on The ALAS Organization’s historic “Concierto por los Niños” will be broadcast by Univision from 7-10PM ET/PT

Key Concert Dates & Other Events

June 06 – Los Tigres del Norte – Poughkeepsie, NY – Mid Hudson Civic

June 07 – Los Tigres del Norte – Asbury Park, NJ – Convention Hall

June 12: Gustavo Santaolalla Honored as the year’s ICON at BMI’s 15th annual Latin Awards in Los Angeles

June 14 - Los Tigres del Norte – Highland Park, IL (Chicago) – Ravinia Festival/Martin Theater

June 17: Julieta Venegas- In-store Appearance – New York, NY – Virgin Megastore (Times Square)

June 21: Sergio Mendes – New York, NY – JVC Jazz Festival / Carnegie Hall

June 23: Sergio Mendes – Philadelphia, PA- World Café Live

June 25: Sergio Mendes – Somerville, MA (Boston) – Somerville Theatre

July 01: Sergio Mendes -Vienna, VA (Wash DC) – The Filene Center

July 09: CuCu Diamantes – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 10: Julieta Venegas – Boston, MA – Roxy

July 12: Julieta Venegas – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage (LAMC)

July 12: Juan Luis Guerra – Miami, FL- American Airlines Arena

July 18: Juan Luis Guerra- New York, NY – Madison Sq. Garden

Aug.03: Juan Luis Guerra – Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre

Aug.22: Café Tacvba – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

Aug.23: Café Tacvba – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Festival (Golden Gate St. Park)

For Long-Lead Planning: Things To Watch For In The Fall

- Grammy & Five-Time Latin Grammy winners CALLE 13 plan to release their eagerly awaited third album.

- Julieta Venegas Will Undertake More extensive tour dates in September

- The 9^th Annual LATIN GRAMMY Awards will take place November 13^th in Houston, TX

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