Juan Carlos performs with his wife, Jeana Paul, who began her studies in art and music as a child. In addition to Costa Rica, she has lived in the United States and Brazil. She states that all three cultures have significantly influenced her musical style. The most evident influence is that of Central America, characterized by a unique combination of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and traditional folk melodies. She has been working with Juan Carlos since 1994. Juan Carlos’s music was included on the Putumayo World Music collection “Music from the Coffee Lands.” In all, Juan Carlos has recorded nine albums, four of those with Jeana. They have represented Costa Rica in many music festivals, including Himene Patitifa, the International Music Festival of the Pacific Rim Countries. They have performed their music throughout Latin America, Europe, Russia, Canada, and the United States. Well known in Central America, the Ureñas have created a contemporary and energetic musical style that combines subtle influences from the places they have lived: Costa Rica, the United States and Brazil, with Afro-Caribbean rhythms and traditional folk melodies of Central America. With the aim to improve the world through their music, the Urenas’ music features lyrics with positive social messages of love, defense of human rights, social justice and ecological protection. Juan Carlos and Jeana share a common goal of making the world a better place with their songs. Their lyrics consist of positive messages from love songs to the defense of human rights, social justice, and the protection of the ecology. Another priority they share is their family. |
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