Editor's Note: To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, World Cafe is going on a musical tour of Latin America. Every weekday from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we'll spotlight the music of a ...

Regarded by many as a national treasure and goodwill ambassador for Limon and Costa Rica, Walter “Gavitt” Furgeson passed away this Saturday. If you were in Cahuita in the 70’s or 80’s you may have ...

Walter “Gavitt” Ferguson, said to be the last remaining Calypsonian, has become the memory keeper of Cahuita in Costa Rica's Caribbean south. He sings about his life and the history of his town; from ...

Costa Rica’s vibrant musical landscape reflects the country’s geographic diversity, with influences from both the Pacific and Caribbean leaving their mark. This duality can be heard in today’s 21 Days ...