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. 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 and musicals.
Members Current members 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 Patricio "Pato" Barraza (1999-2000) Bernardo Quesada (1999-2000) Fidel Gamboa (Founder; deceased 28 August 2011)
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected details Title Album details Certifications Uno Released: April 1, 2003 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Platinum Historias de Nadie Released: January 1, 2004 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Platinum Un Día Lejano Released: 2009 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Platinum La Canción de Adán Released: 2009 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Gold Hay Niños Aqui Released: 2010 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Gold Volver a casa Released: 2011 Label: Papaya Music Format: CD Nada que olvidar Released: 2018 Label: Papaya Music Format: CD
Live albums + List of live albums, with selected details Title Album details Certifications En Vivo Released: December 1, 2006 Label: Papaya Music Format: CDFONOTICA: Platinum
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