Notes on the History and Development of Hip Hop in Costa Rica

Authors

  • Fabiola Palacios Murillo Investigadora independiente

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v11i2.3646

Keywords:

Hip hop, culture, history, identity, urban music

Abstract

This article aims to analyze and discuss the historical conditions that marked the beginning of hip hop in Costa Rica, as well as some events that have particularized the formation of a Costa Rican hip hop scene. The historical reconstruction was carried out through interviews with people who were part of this movement in its beginnings. This same research tool was used to characterize the hip hop scene today. The article explores some of the complexities that have characterized the development of hip hop in the country, which has been marked by collectivization, self-management, competition, the search for authenticity and unequal participation with respect to gender.

Author Biography

  • Fabiola Palacios Murillo, Investigadora independiente

    Costarricense. Licenciada en Trabajo Social y Bachiller en Historia del Arte, ambas por la Universidad de Costa Rica. Cuenta con estudios en Historia del arte y Filosofía en la misma institución. En el año 2018 fue investigadora becaria del Programa Culturas, instituciones y subjetividades del Instituto de Investigaciones Sociales (IIS) de la Universidad de Costa Rica (Costa Rica). Actualmente es investigadora independiente y asistente de investigación en temas relacionados con arte contemporáneo y arte costarricense.

Published

2021-07-13

Issue

Section

Suplemento: Música urbana

How to Cite

“Notes on the History and Development of Hip Hop in Costa Rica”. 2021. Revista Rupturas 11 (2): 131-46. https://doi.org/10.22458/rr.v11i2.3646.