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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

February 29, 2020

Costa Rica Rocks: Grunge rocking for a cause

February 24, 2019

Eclectic electric: Ocaso Music Festival rages in Tamarindo

January 15, 2019

PHOTOS: U.S. punk rock band Rise Against revives sentiment of resistance in San José performance

May 22, 2017

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

Natasha Gordon-Chipembere - April 23, 2017

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...

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Blues artist Jose Ramírez returns to San Pedro

The Tico Times - April 20, 2017

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

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5 questions for a Colombian rapper

The Tico Times - March 26, 2017

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

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5 questions for a Costa Rican musician

The Tico Times - February 25, 2017

The Tico Times speaks with Peregrino Gris musician Randalla Nájera.

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

The Tico Times - February 12, 2017

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

The Tico Times - January 15, 2017

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

Natasha Gordon-Chipembere - December 28, 2016

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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The Black side of the story: Afro-Costa Rican MC Huba Watson

Natasha Gordon-Chipembere - December 5, 2016

Huba Watson talks to The Tico Times about his upbringing in San José, and how his strong Limón roots, his experiences of racism growing up, and a certain encounter with the Sugarhill Gang shaped his musical career.

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

The Tico Times - October 26, 2016

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.

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5 questions for a Costa Rican singer

Amanda Zúñiga - September 25, 2016

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.