Pura Vida Costa Rica: Hybrids in Central America Feature Playlist

<p>Costa Rican popular music is based on dynamic hybrids that blend salsa, cumbia, and merengue with reggae, rap, calypso, ska and other forms. This program explores the evolution of the vibrant music scene of this unique Central American nation. Reporting from the ground in San Jose and Limón, producer David Katz speaks with artists and insiders about history and music in Costa Rica, and brings us many great tunes along the way. This show was <strong>Produced by David Katz.</strong></p> <p>This week's show<a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/audio-programs/pura-vida-costa-rica-musical-hybrids-in-central-america"> Pura Vida Costa Rica</a> gives you a great spectrum of the diverse music that has been produced by Tico´s in the recent past and present. Here are links for video and music for this weeks show to enrich your listening experience.</p> <p>Unknown group (Marimba por dos Generaciones), “Untitled” (2021)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/gaiwILSZhKo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <ol> </ol> <p>La Milixia, “Ska, Calle y Memoria,” (live at Plaza de la Democracia, 2014)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/dVc1q3CRfpU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Ubuntu Feel, “Untitled” (from Ubuntu Feel@ReggaeUp Live Session 2021)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Yt3py8BjnoY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Trio Los Ticos, “El Punto Guanacasteco,” Trio Los Ticos, Arco LP PBS 4541 (1950)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9EpdEYFrNeA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Los Thunder Boys, “Dame Oportunidad,” Indica 45 - IN 1230 (1966)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/X5gBP54vKfg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Bocaracá, “Cahuita,” CBA 45 – 11073 (1974) </p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/eYJ3YfTh5O0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Marfil, “Mundo Del Maldad,” Marfil LP, Polydor 76263 (1977)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OJ33nzHfgSc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>The King’s Trials, “Reggae Express” (aka “Regall Express”) Indica 45 - PP412 (1975)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/QWyFoxaSBRY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Karibú, “Soy Limonese” (1974)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/J2m2alrAozA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Tayacán, “Congoli Shango,” (live at Fiesta de San Benito)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/TNgxFXatqiU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Cantoamerica, “Cabin In The Water,” Calypsonians CD, Kaiso Music 18071</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/A20IE5y3w4g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Cantoamerica, “Soy Del Caribe,” Palale Pot CD, Kaiso Music (2002)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9_VYb2b4qhc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Cantoamerica, “AfroLimón,” Vuela Otra Vez CD, LCD 1536 (2015)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xNc08IQPgik" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Moonlight Dub Xperiment</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SEJAexq8mgc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>La Banda, “La Avispa,” La Banda LP, CBS 20146 (1979)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PghwK3yjZg0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Marfil, “Menealo” 45, Proainsa PP-6-85 (1985)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xrasp3p2aVM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Marfil, “El Reggae De La Cabeza” 45, Proainsa PP-51-86 (1986)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/XQNBVpOElWg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Baby Rasta Band, In the summer time ( 1995 ) </p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/uHdg0qodc9s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Ragga By Roots, “Jump To The Sound,” Education Fa Ya Ear CD, Mercury – 314 536 719-2 (1998)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/UEu9U3U2RBw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Natural Vibes, “Welcome To My World,” (1997)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wlwTLABW7Bo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Mekatelyu, “Turn On,” Mek I Tell Yuh Somtin’ CD, DDM Records DDMCD1113 (2004)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/kafnkN7KWfU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Sasha Campbell & Marco Villalta, “Ife Amor”, Omni Sessions 81, YouTube (2021)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MG-96GYx5Kc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Tapón, “Creada A Mi Manera,” Ahorra Si! CD, Indica/Sony 483185017 (1998)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/0tuCPPnlXfw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Mod-Ska, “Ska De Corazon,” Hermanos CD, A.C.S. Producciones – CDN0000001 (1998)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-5g5z6ipY_o" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Talawa, “Llamen Al Doctor,” Call Di Docta Riddim, SoundCloud (2022)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qvgdp9ADqTc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Jahricio, “Word, Sound & Power,” Idrin Riddim, Costa Rebel Productions</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/G-idyxCKz78" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>H-Uba [Huba Watson], “Debajo De La Piel” Radicales 2 CD, Indica/Sony 483283017 (2002)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/tsy5aPz4i0s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Shel & Banton, “Mil Lagrimas,” Reggae World Crew, YouTube (2009)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/4W5eQFGbdlw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Pipo Ti, “Alta Suciedad,” Idrin Riddim, Costa Rebel Productions, YouTube (2013)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/22okOSJAsh4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Million Stylez, “Inna di Dancehall", 2021</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/H9dg2uTmP4U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Costa Rebel & Mauris Style, “Dubwise,” Costa Rebel Productions, YouTube (2023)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xXTKskn02YQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Costa Rebel & Mauris Style, “Dub Wise [Dub Version]”, Costa Rebel Productions, YouTube (2023)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/qZgsGQuvC14" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p>Maf É Tulà, “Hey Hou,” Wila Fest CD, Wila Fest (2022)</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AnWdbocU40U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>