Mexican singer and Grammy award winner Julieta Venegas will perform at the Palacio de los Deportes in Heredia, north of San José, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m., offering fans a taste of musical “lemon and salt.”

Venegas, considered one of the most important women in Latin American rock, will perform songs from her albums “ Sí, ” “ Bueninvento ” and “ Limón y Sal ” (“Lemon and Salt”), her latest. Released in 2006, the album has sold more than 700,000 copies worldwide.

“Lemon and salt are ingredients used for everything in Mexico. I believe that's the flavor of my music and of love,” Venegas said in a statement.

Venegas began studying music at the age of 8 in her hometown of Tijuana, Mexico. Her influences include David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Prince and Charly García.

Tickets can be bought online at www.mundoticket.com or by calling 207-2025. Prices range from ¢13,000 to ¢20,000 ($25-38).