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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.

Meet Sarai González, the inspiring Tica in Bomba Estéreo’s “Soy Yo” video

Through the "Soy Yo" Bomba Estéreo music video, Sarai González wowed the world, became a Latina icon and met President Barack Obama, all for embodying pride in a heritage that includes Costa Rican roots.

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.
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Costa Rica Grapples with Rising Crime: San José Robberies Surge

Robberies remain a persistent issue in San José, with the Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) reporting over 5,000 cases annually in 2022 and 2023, a...

Costa Rica Faces Carbon Monoxide Concerns After U.S. Embassy Warning

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica issued a health alert on April 15, warning travelers of carbon monoxide risks after a U.S. teenager’s death...

Costa Rica Clausura Update: Saprissa Tops, Santa Ana in Crisis

There are only four rounds to go in the Clausura regular season, and things are heating up at both the top and bottom of...