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5 questions for a Costa Rican rapper – and an exclusive recording

The passion to empower others is what has driven the Costa Rican rapper Nakury to share her work with the world. Nakury, who was born...

Dr. Charles Gourzong: Costa Rica’s visionary medicine man

This month in "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican," Natasha Gordon-Chipembere takes a look at a Limón-born medical legend.

Costa Rica Expat Life: Moving From Brooklyn to Costa Rica

The staff of The Tico Times first met Natasha Gordon-Chipembere in September 2015 on the (virtual) pages of Essence. The magazine published a piece...

A Costa Rican, a first kiss: Mourning George Michael

Columnist Natasha Gordon Chipembere brings us a prom memory that was part Brooklyn, part Costa Rica, totally ’80s, and elevated by George Michael.

Exploring the Life and Music of Antonio Watson, Costa Rica’s Rap Pioneer

Huba Watson talks to The Tico Times about his upbringing in San José, and how his strong Limón roots, his experiences of racism growing up, and a certain encounter with the Sugarhill Gang shaped his musical career.

Limón holds community peace march in response to recent shooting

A recent shooting in Cieneguita, Limón, shocked the community – but it was quick to respond, both supporting victims' families and organizing a peace march.

Rediscovering Afro-Costa Rican Identity in San José through Family Narratives

This month's "Musings from an Afro-Costa Rican" column takes a look at black families' lives in San José and shows that the Limón-San José migration sometimes went the other way, too.

Quince Duncan: Costa Rica’s Literary Giant Tackles Afro-descendant Affairs

About six years ago, when I was a just novice getting my feet wet in research about slavery in colonial Costa Rica, I managed...

A rare find: African voices in the Costa Rican National Archives

Tales from Costa Rica's history of slavery, from the country's cacao plantations to a remarkable shipwreck near Cahuita.

Purple Rain in Costa Rica: How Prince Soundtracked My Coming-of-Age

It has been just over a month since the sudden, shocking death of Prince Rogers Nelson, who I believe was one of the greatest...

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