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Party like it’s 1996: Backstreet Boys captivate packed crowd at Parque Viva

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Costa Rica Rocks: Grunge rocking for a cause

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Eclectic electric: Ocaso Music Festival rages in Tamarindo

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Blues artist Jose Ramírez returns to San Pedro

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

Artists

5 questions for a Colombian rapper

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

Artists

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician

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The Tico Times speaks with Peregrino Gris musician Randalla Nájera.

Artists

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

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

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5 questions for a Costa Rican musician and photographer

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

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A Costa Rican, a first kiss: Mourning George Michael

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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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