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Costa Rica band to feature in London New Year’s Parade

Primavera Sound Returns for Bumper 20th Edition, Expands to Americas

Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher dies

AFP - May 28, 2022

Andrew Fletcher, a founding member of the British electronic band Depeche Mode, had died aged 60, the band announced Thursday. "We are shocked and filled...

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

The Tico Times - February 29, 2020

More than 25 years after they were formed, the Backstreet Boys performed in Costa Rica for the first time.

Costa Rica band to feature in London New Year’s Parade

Alejandro Zúñiga - September 7, 2019

Big Ben, meet Pura Vida.

It’s official: The Backstreet Boys are coming to Costa Rica

Tico Times - August 28, 2019

We hope they're not playin' games with our hearts.

Backstreet Boys world tour may be coming to Costa Rica in 2020

Alejandro Zúñiga - August 26, 2019

We hope they're not playin' games with our hearts.

Malpaís celebrates 20th anniversary with Parque Viva concert

Alejandro Zúñiga - July 28, 2019

The beloved Costa Rican band Malpaís celebrated its 20th anniversary at Parque Viva.

Ocaso Underground Music Festival returning to Costa Rica, aims to be carbon neutral

The Tico Times - July 11, 2019

Raging the largest developed beach town in Guanacaste, Ocaso Underground Music Festival keeps Tamarindo wide awake following the turn of the year. Located on the Nicoya...

25 Years of Glory: Instituto Costarricense Pro Música Coral to celebrate quarter century

The Tico Times - May 15, 2019

The performances will also mark the beginning of an exchange between Lloyd and the National University's (UNA) School of Music.

Costa Rica Rocks: Grunge rocking for a cause

The Tico Times - February 24, 2019

Music has tremendous power to bring communities together. Let’s not waste it solely in the search for profits.

Eclectic electric: Ocaso Music Festival rages in Tamarindo

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 15, 2019

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

Costa Rica’s Ocaso Music Festival in Tamarindo

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 8, 2019

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

Music and migration: The struggles of Ceshia Ubau

Alejandro Zúñiga - January 6, 2019

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

Alejandro Zúñiga - November 25, 2018

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."