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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.

5 questions for a Costa Rican singer

Costa Rican singer Gustavo Salazar opens up about choosing the artistic life, stage fright, and why music is like a lover who doesn't take kindly to demands.

10 reasons to check out the first-ever Coca Cola Fest

A guide to musicians performing at the upcoming Coca-Cola Fest at the National Stadium.

Pop icon Prince dead at 57

Pop icon Prince -- one of the most influential but elusive figures in music -- died suddenly at his compound in Minnesota on Thursday, a representative said. He was 57.

Q&A with Robyn Hitchcock: He began in the punk era but landed in Nashville

The world first became aware of Robyn Hitchcock in 1980. Now 63, he has proved more durable and complicated than his vintage.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to play Lollapalooza as new album emerges

Lollapalooza is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year in Chicago with big names including Radiohead, Lana Del Rey and Jane's Addiction. Read all about it here.

Phife Dawg brought humor and humanity to A Tribe Called Quest

Over and over, Phife Dawg went for big laughs by spilling his guts at the top of his lungs. There was so much generosity in that. Hearing about his bad days made ours better. "To top it off, Starks got ejected."

VIDEO: Rolling Stones promise ‘historic’ Cuba concert

The Rolling Stones took to Cuban media to promise a "historic" occasion when they give their first Havana concert this Friday in a communist country where rock 'n roll was long considered subversive.

A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg dies at 45

Phife Dawg, the high-pitched but street-smart rapper whose pioneering group A Tribe Called Quest brought a fresh artistic aesthetic to hip-hop, has died, a colleague said Wednesday. He was 45.
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What It’s Like to Finally See a Jaguar in the Wild in Costa Rica

A few months ago, I was preparing to take a group of people out on a tour to review camera traps. As I fiddled...

How Costa Rica Observes Good Friday During Semana Santa

Good Friday in Costa Rica brings processions, family traditions, quieter streets, and widespread closures as Semana Santa reaches its most solemn day. Good Friday in...

Missing Ecuadorian Fishing Boat with 20 Crew Found in El Salvador Waters

Relatives of 20 Ecuadorian fishermen said Thursday that their vessel had been found in Salvadoran waters after going missing for more than a week....

Costa Rica Leatherback Turtles Arrive Early on Caribbean Beaches

Costa Rica’s Caribbean leatherback season is getting underway, with conservation groups and park-linked patrols on the coast already reporting the first turtles of the...