Music Scene in Costa Rica
Stroll through the streets and you’ll hear cumbia, 80’s beats, American Top 40, and Latin pop drifting out your neighbors’ windows – music is a staple of Costa Rican life. It comes as no surprise that local papers constantly announce visiting musicians, upcoming music festivals, and big name concerts scheduled for the coming months.
FAQs
What kind of music is popular in Costa Rica?
Costa Ricans enjoy Latin, American and British contemporary rock, and have a special affinity for tunes from the 80's. However, when it comes to dancing, most prefer the traditional Latin rhythms of salsa, merengue, cumbia, lambada and soca.
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