Most people in this world have known Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, as a Columbian Latin pop singer and songwriter. She is also.
Costa Rican Love Latin Music and the Arts
Costa Ricans love to dance, sing and party. The foundation of native music in Costa Rica is based on the “marimba,” an African-derived, xylophone-style instrument. Costa Rican folk songs are nostalgic and have a ballad-like melody. The lyrics praise the beauty of the country, their people, the landscape, and often talk about the work it takes to grow the crops and to cultivate coffee. This country has a national “passion for coffee, the grain of gold,” so it is not unusual to hear references to the beans in music lyrics, poetry, literature or everyday conversation.
Costa Rican Love Latin Music and the Arts
Costa Ricans love to dance, sing and party. The foundation of native music in Costa Rica is based on the “marimba,” an African-derived, xylophone-style instrument. Costa Rican folk songs are nostalgic and have a ballad-like melody. The lyrics praise the beauty of the country, their people, the landscape, and often talk about the work it takes to grow the crops and to cultivate coffee. This country has a national “passion for coffee, the grain of gold,” so it is not unusual to hear references to the beans in music lyrics, poetry, literature or everyday conversation.
