Cocofunka, a Costa Rican alternative band formed in 2008, blends indie, rock,
reggae, funk, and Latin rhythms. The group initially consisted of Javier Arce on
vocals, Gustavo Gutiérrez on keyboards, Nacho Páez on guitar, and Reynaldo
Escobedo on bass. Their breakthrough came with the release of their EP in 2009,
which sold out and led to a successful promotional tour. The single "La
Criminal" from this EP reached Number one on Costa Rican radio station 979's top
10 list. In 2010, Cocofunka released their first full-length album Elevarse.
During the same year, they released their ...