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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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Learning Costa Rican Slang: Spanish Lessons from Rural Costa Rica

I still remember my introduction to Spanish as spoken in rural Costa Rica. I had a good, but inflexible vocabulary, with one word in...

Panama Elects Mulino: A Shift Towards Authoritarianism?

Right-wing lawyer José Raúl Mulino, who won Sunday's presidential election in Panama, promised to take measures "without fear" to restore the economy and end...

President Chaves’ Legislative Address: A Tale of Two Costa Ricas

President Rodrigo Chaves delivered a speech before the Legislative Assembly and the people of Costa Rica. This is a customary address where the head...