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Blues artist Jose Ramírez returns to San Pedro

A new blues show takes the stage tonight at the CCCN in San Pedro.

5 questions for a Colombian rapper

The Tico Times chats with rapper Ephniko during his third visit to Costa Rica.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician

The Tico Times speaks with Peregrino Gris musician Randalla Nájera.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician: blind artist Gerardo Mora

Gerardo Mora overcame blindness, discrimination and alcoholism to pursue his dream as a musician. Here's his extraordinary story.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician and photographer

The Tico Times chats with a dynamic duo of Costa Rican artists, musician Alexis Morales and photographer Ginette Venegas.

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.
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Debate Reignited Over Ayahuasca as Shamans Face Arrest in Mexico

Wearing a necklace of jaguar fangs and a green feather headdress, shaman Claudino Perez is back home in Colombia overseeing an ayahuasca ceremony after...

Costa Rica Investigates Possible Whooping Cough Outbreak, Urge Vaccination

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issued an alert due to the potential outbreak of Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) in the district of Tibas,...

Costa Rica Among Nations Targeted for UK’s Asylum Seeker Deportation Plan

According to British media, the UK government plans to expand its deportation strategy and is looking to seal deals to deport migrants to several...