Costa Rican artist Carlos Vargas performs instrumental concert for dogs: Video

A woman and her dogs attend the instrumental concert for pets by Costa Rica's artist Carlos Vargas during the urban festival "Amon Cultural" in San Jose, on March 22, 2025.
A woman and her dogs attend the instrumental concert for pets by Costa Rica's artist Carlos Vargas during the urban festival "Amon Cultural" in San Jose, on March 22, 2025.
Source: AFP

Costa Rican artist Carlos Vargas took an unconventional approach to music, performing an instrumental concert exclusively for dogs at the urban festival "Amon Cultural" in San Jose.

The unique event aimed to provide a soothing experience for canine companions and their owners.

“I think that creating this type of activity, along with what we do at home to keep them calm, is very special for them,” Laura Chacon told the AFP, who attended the concert with her dog. “Especially an event like this, which helps them relax,” she said.

Vargas explained that "all the alpha [dogs] were barking, competing with each other, and as soon as we started with the first chords, the pets started to relax, to stay, some fell asleep, some were literally watching the concert, some came up to the stage and wanted to be there, so it was a nice, nice surprise."

The festival, known for its artistic and cultural showcases, embraced this one-of-a-kind musical experience to promote the well-being of pets through the power of sound.

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