Biography
Patria
Real name: Grupo Patria
Effective period / Period of releases: 1989
Vocal-instrumental ensemble from Costa Rica formed in 1988 by Carlos Herrera (lead vocals, cuatro), Javier Castillo (vocals, percussion), Manuel Nájera (vocals, bass), Solón Sirias A. (vocals, guitar, arranges), Fulvio Villalobos (vocals, percussion, arranges), Solón Leonel Sirias (flute, saxophone) and Daniel Zúñiga (keyboards). Carlos Villalobos and Walter Flores also joined in the group time after. The group specializes performing songs from Costa Rican composers and songwriters.