Copacaband specialises in corporate and private functions with a Latin theme. The world class band is made up of accomplished Brazilian and International musicians and has been working together for over 5 years and playing at prestigious functions, award ceremonies and festivals all over the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The group is also perfect for Weddings with a difference! Their repertoire includes styles such as: Samba, Salsa, Lambada, Merengue, and Latin Pop.
*This band is on a mission to bring the heat and energy of Latin America to your event*
Copacaband specialises in corporate and private functions with a Latin theme. The world class band is made up of accomplished Brazilian and International musicians.
The group has been working together for over 5 years and playing at prestigious functions, award ceremonies and festivals all over the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The group is also perfect for weddings with a difference!
The group’s repertoire includes styles from across the Latin spectrum such as: Samba, Salsa, Lambada, Merengue, and Latin Pop from artists like Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan amongst others.
Their experience says that every event is different and because of this they are able to offer a variety of additional options with the band, such as: an exciting ‘carnival style’ dance show, a vibrant salsa dancing couple, ‘Batucada’- Brazillian drum show and more.
The band requires approximately 2 hours set up and soundcheck time and a performance space of ideally, 6m x 5m (add this space again if a dance show is required).
The band utilises a state of the art PA system and lighting rig, which comprises the following: 3k rig, (suitable for audiences of up to 500 people), 1 x 32-channel passive mixing desk, 2 x active 15” 500 watt top speakers, 3 x active 12” monitors, 1 x smaller active mixer and up to 4 passive monitors, 1 x in ear monitoring system 1 x 1000 watt amp (for bass speakers) 2 x 18” passive bass speakers.
Lighting rig details: 8 x 300 watt par cans (par56), 2 x twisters (disco lights) 1 x controller.
The band is on a mission to bring the heat and energy of Latin America to your event!
9 piece - Drums, Percussion, Bass/ Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar, Lead Vocalist, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone
6 piece - As above minus Brass section (which may still be played on Keyboards)
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You - Gloria Estefan
Smooth - Santana
Livin La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Feelin Hot Hot Hot - Arrow
All Night Long - Lionel Richie
Cuba - Gibson Brothers
El Cuarto De Tula - Buena Vista
Oye Com Va - Celia Cruz
Guantanamera - Traditional
Chan Chan - Buena Vista
Corazon Espinado - Santana
Lambada - Kaoma
Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben
Oh Lalala! - Kool & The Gang
Otro - Traditional
Dancando Lambada - Kaoma
La Negra Tien - Celia Cruz
Woman Del Calao - Traditional
Aquarela Do Brasil - Gal Costa
Reggae Night - Jimmy Cliff
Samba De Janeiro - Traditional
Vou Festejar - Beth Carvalho
Arere - Ivete Sangalo
Coisinha Do Pai - Jorge Aragao
Libera Geral - Terra Samba
Feira De Mangaio - Luiz Gonzaga
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Carolina - Seu Jorge
Vai Vadiar - Zeca Pagodinho
Anunciacao - Alceu Valenca
Coracao Radiante - Revelacao
Agamamou - Art Popular
Xote Dos Milagres - Falamansa
Esperando Na Janela - Gilberto Gil
Radinho De Pilha - Genival Lacerda
Severina Xique Xique - Genival Lacerda
Levada Louca - Ivete Sangalo
Flor Do Reggae - Ivete Sangalo
Palco - Gilberto Gil
Xote Da Alegria - Fala Mansa
Ive Brussel - Jorge Ben
Paz E Arroz - Clube Do Balanco
Malandragem Da Um Tempo - Bezerra Da Silva
Saideira - Skank
Tao Seu - Skank
Manuel - Ed Motta
Fora Da Lei - Ed Motta
Fato Consumado - Djavan
Girl From Ipanema - Tom Jobim
Desafinado - Tom Jobim
O Morro Nao Tem Vez - Tom Jobim
Chega De Saudade - Joao Gilberto
Is This Love - Bob Marley
A Festa - Ivete Sangalo
Pais Tropical - Jorge Ben
Rindo Atoa - Fala Mansa
La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
Adelita - Jorge Ben
Samba Do Aviao - Tom Jobim
Aquele Abraco - Gilberto Gil
The best option musically, and for greatest impact, is for the full band (9 people). The line up and instrumentation of which is: Drums, Percussion, Bass/ Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar, Lead Vocalist, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone. In addition, 2 or 5 dancers with the full band have a fantastic impact. The dance show may either be a couple, or five dancers doing a choreographed routine, either playing with the band, or doing 20 – 30min sets after the bands main sets with Drums/ Percussion, full ‘Batucada’, with the band or to a CD.
However, Copacaband also perform as a 6-piece band, minus brass section.
Further line-ups and add-ons include:
• Instrumental Jazz – Latin Trio for a reception, or as guests are being seated etc.
• Batucada – Brazilian drum show (works well with dancers)
• Dance show, 2 or 5 female dancers performing a choreographed routine in full costume with the band, Batucada or CD
• DJ
• Stage
• Dancefloor
• Starcloth (to be used as a backdrop for the band)
• PA system for more than 500 people (10k rig)
Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.
