Iron Maiden’s Plane Touched Down in Costa Rica Yesterday.
Heavy metal group Iron Maiden arrived to Costa Rica yesterday in their private plane Ed Force One to prepare for their second concert on Costa Rican soil. The concert is set to take place tomorrow, March 3, in the Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium in Alajuela. While the [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on March 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »

Enjoy Free Outdoor Concerts this Weekend From San Jose to Puntarenas to Liberia.
When Costa Rica’s ideal climate mixes with summer’s promise of clear blue skies, weekend activities go outdoors and music fills the air. This is especially noticeable mid February through March when the country experiences an influx in outdoor events and concerts (many of [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on February 19th, 2009 | No Comments »

Iron Maiden Was Greeted with Overwhelming Support at Last Year’s Concert.
Iron Maiden will return to Costa Rica this March 3rd to host its second sold-out concert in just over a year in the Central American country. Their last appearance in February 2008 was a momentous event for all Central American metal heads who traveled to [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on January 29th, 2009 | No Comments »

Atrave-te-te-te. Dare yourself to join in the fun!
The Palmareña Civic Association just announced the final line-up of international artists that will be performing at the Palmares Civic Parties that begin Wednesday of next week. A massive concert by Puerto Rican urban music group Calle 13 will close the parties on Sunday, Jan. 25 at noon. [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on January 6th, 2009 | No Comments »

Questions Remain Regarding the Real Reason for the Concert’s Postponement.
The long awaited concert of the Christian Salsa singer Juan Luis Guerra was postponed last minute last night due to bad weather. Yesterday saw a light shower from the early morning until 6 p.m., however was it really enough to stop a concert from happening?

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on December 1st, 2008 | No Comments »

CostaRock 2008 Coming Soon.
Festival CostaRock 2008, now in its third year, has joined forces with www.recuperemoslapaz.org (“Regaining the Peace”) to unite almost 30 local bands in the fight against violence. The movement came about in recognition of the growing urban violence taking place in Costa Rica. The music festival will take place on Sunday, Nov. [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on November 12th, 2008 | No Comments »

Experience the Salsa Genius of El Gran Combo
A weekend of indulgent excess awaits Costa Rica with the arrival of rhythm and movement from El Gran Combo, the Puerto Rican salsa music group. The maestro musicians will be joined by orchestra La Solución and group Salsa y Son. All arrangements will perform from 5 p.m. this [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on November 7th, 2008 | No Comments »

New Musical Opportunities for the Youth of Costa Rica
The Instituto Nacional de Música (IMN – National Institute of Music) is working on a new project to bring musical education to children Living in Costa Rica with special needs. The project, Música con Accesibilidad para Todos (Music with Accessibility for All), was organized  with the advisory [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on October 29th, 2008 | No Comments »

Last night, hundreds gathered in central parks and homes throughout Costa Rica to cheer on national sweetheart, María José, in her bid to become the next Latin American Idol. Unfortunately for the 18-year old herediana (María hails from Heredia province), her Panamanian competitor, Margarita Henríquez, was announced as the competition’s winner.

Filed under: Costa Rica News, Costa Rican Music, Travel on October 10th, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Costa Rica’s American Idol Candidate Finds Out if She Made the Cut Tonight.
Latin American Idol, modeled after Pop Idol and American Idol, has taken Latin America by storm. Its third and current season has welcomed the talent of twelve sweet-voiced finalists, including María José Castillo, the contest’s first Costa Rican finalist who has held on [...]

Filed under: Costa Rican Music on September 25th, 2008 | No Comments »