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- The festival celebrates the Afro-Costa Rican musical tradition of calypso and honors Walter Ferguson, considered the king of calypso in Costa Rica. Born in Panama, Ferguson settled in Cahuita, Costa Rica where he mastered instruments and began composing calypso songs in the 1960s. Though initially recording cassettes to sell locally, Ferguson received several honors and helped keep calypso alive as the music reflected Afro-Costa Rican culture. The annual festival in Cahuita features local artists performi
- Author
- Ann Maniego
- Language
- EN