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Malpaís
Background information
OriginSan José, Costa Rica
GenresWorld music
Years active1999–present
LabelsPapaya
MembersJaime Gamboa
Iván Rodríguez
Carlos "Tapado" Vargas
Manuel Obregón
Gilberto Jarquín
Daniela Rodríguez
David Coto
Past membersFidel Gamboa
Patricio "Pato" Barraza
Bernardo Quesada
Websitewww.grupomalpais.com

Malpaís is a band from Costa Rica. The music of Malpaís is part of the Costa Rica-contemporary compositions work, called by the band "Costarican new song". The musicians are trying to relate the concept to the early folk and protest folk tradition of Latin America, mixing musical structures of regional and local folk genres such as calypso and tambito with easy-listening jazz (breaks and progressions) and romantic lyrics inspired in Latin American songwriters in order to be perceived as if they are built on the solid tradition of their musical roots.[citation needed] The group takes its name from the most remote, jungle-cradled beach on the north-Pacific Nicoya Peninsula—the beach at road’s end.

Although the band has decreased its musical output, it continues to perform live shows[1] and musicals.[2]

Members

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Current members

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  • Jaime Gamboa — Bass, backing vocalist (founder)
  • Iván Rodríguez — Violin, mandolin, lead vocalist (founder)
  • Carlos "Tapao" Vargas — Drums, percussion (founder)
  • Manuel Obregón — Keyboard, piano, accordion, marimba (since 2000)
  • Gilberto Jarquín — Drums (since 2003)
  • Daniela Rodríguez — Lead vocalist (since 2007)
  • David Coto — Guitar (since 2013)

Former members

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  • Patricio "Pato" Barraza (1999-2000)
  • Bernardo Quesada (1999-2000)
  • Fidel Gamboa (Founder; deceased 28 August 2011)
Malpais Band in Costa Rica

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Certifications
Uno
  • Released: April 1, 2003[3]
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Platinum[4]
Historias de Nadie
  • Released: January 1, 2004[5]
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Platinum[4]
Un Día Lejano
  • Released: 2009[6]
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Platinum[7]
La Canción de Adán
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Gold[7]
Hay Niños Aqui
  • Released: 2010[8]
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Gold[7]
Volver a casa
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
Nada que olvidar
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD

Live albums

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List of live albums, with selected details
Title Album details Certifications
En Vivo
  • Released: December 1, 2006[9]
  • Label: Papaya Music
  • Format: CD
  • FONOTICA: Platinum[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Concierto de Malpaís cerrará festival de la Anexión en Nicoya". La Nación (in Spanish). 2023-07-12. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  2. ^ "Grupo Malpaís participará en "Musical Contramarea"". www.larepublica.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  3. ^ "Uno by Malpaís". iTunes Store. Apple. 2003-04-01. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
  4. ^ a b c "Noticia de prensa" (in Spanish). grupomalpais.com. December 7, 2007. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "Historias de Nadie by Malpaís". iTunes Store. Apple. 2004-01-01. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
  6. ^ "Amazon.com: Un Día Lejano: Music: Malpaís". Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "Comunicado de prensa: Malpaís inolvidable, 90 mil copias vendidas" (in Spanish). Papaya Music. August 30, 2012. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  8. ^ "Amazon.com: Hay Niños Aqui: Music: Malpaís". Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  9. ^ "Amazon.com: En Vivo: Music: Malpaís". Amazon. Amazon.com, Inc. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
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