Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Manolo Mairena is a Costa Rican artist based in Boston whose dynamic stage presence and heartfelt sound have earned him international acclaim. With three original albums—Mi Oportunidad (2008), De Todo Un Poco (2018), and Esto Es Lo Que Hay (2023)—he now leads his high-energy orchestra La Pura Vida, showcasing his deep love for music, tradition, and culture. Mairena has collaborated with renowned artists including Grammy winners Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo Grau, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Alex Alvear, Fausto Cuevas, and Eguie Castrillo, contributing to celebrated projects such as Frutero Moderno and La Pasión Según San Mateo.
