No menu items!

COSTA RICA'S LEADING ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER

HomeMusic

Music

Eclectic electric: Ocaso Music Festival rages in Tamarindo

Ocaso aims to highlight a diverse array of artists and music genres under the house and techno umbrella.

Photos: Ocaso Music Festival in Tamarindo

The six-day event featured a variety of musical genres and a multitude of rising performers.

Music and migration: The struggles of Ceshia Ubau

Ceshia Ubau is a 21-year-old Nicaraguan songwriter who escaped the country's crisis and is making her voice heard in Costa Rica.

Toucan Rescue Ranch hosting ‘Tunes for Toucans’ concert fundraiser

The event will feature live music and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Toucan Rescue Ranch, whose mission is to "rescue, rehabilitate and when possible, release Costa Rican wildlife."

Costa Rica Rocks: Sun sets on El Sotano and Amon Solar

I have fond memories of El Sotano. Sipping cheap red wine in the darkened room to the tune of an unbelievably talented Scandinavian cello master performing his jazzy craft along with a couple of equally-skilled local musicians. It could well have been 1920. On a more recent occasion I had the pleasure of seeing local punk band Ave Negra play a standout show to a roomful of rowdy fans.

Costa Rica Rocks: A night of heavy metal in Cartago

Paraíso, a small city about 8 kilometers southeast of Cartago is known for the beautiful surroundings that gave it its name: Paradise. It’s also...

5 questions for a Costa Rican rapper – and an exclusive recording

The passion to empower others is what has driven the Costa Rican rapper Nakury to share her work with the world. Nakury, who was born...

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 Honduran artist

"There’s a conviction that even though they’re in a precarious condition, there will always be a better tomorrow." Artist Pável Aguilar gives a voice to Honduran migrants in an exhibit now on display in San José.
Costa Rica Coffee
Costa Rica Furniture
Costa Rica T shirts
Costa Rica Travel Insruance
Costa Rica Rocking Chairs
Costa Rica Travel

Costa Rica Ranger Trapped After Falling off Cliff on Cocos Island

Rescue teams in Costa Rica continue their efforts to save a park ranger who fell down a 40-meter cliff on Isla del Coco. The...

Costa Rica Nominates Rebeca Grynspan for UN Secretary-General Role

Costa Rica has put forward Rebeca Grynspan as its candidate for United Nations secretary-general, a move that highlights the nation's push for stronger Latin...

Costa Rica’s FIFCO Sells Operations to Heineken After Vote

Shareholders of Costa Rica's Florida Ice and Farm Company, known as FIFCO, gave the green light on to sell most of their food, beverage,...

Costa Rica Faces a Must-Win for a Place in 2026 World Cup

Costa Rica's national soccer team faces a defining stretch in their bid to reach the 2026 World Cup. With just two points from their...