Copaca

  • from £1100 in London Help
  • from £1325 in South East
  • from £1325 in East of England
  • from £1400 in East Midlands
  • from £1425 in West Midlands
  • from £1400 in South West
  • from £1450 in Wales
  • from £1500 in Yorkshire & Humberside
  • from £1500 in North West
  • from £1525 in North East
  • from £1650 in Scotland

World class band made up of accomplished Brazilian and International musicians bring the heat and the energy of Latin America to your event! A set of soul, reggae, funk and disco hits also available.

The musicians of Copaca have been working together for over 5 years playing at prestigious functions award ceremonies and festivals all over the UK Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The band specialise in corporate functions, weddings or parties with a Latin theme and their 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. A set of soul, reggae and funk tunes from the likes of Bob Marley and James Brown is also available.

The band sing in English, Spanish and Portuguese and offer various additional options including an exciting 'carnival style' dance show, a vibrant salsa dancing couple, and a 'Batucada' (Brazilian drum show)!

Performance information

Line-up 5-piece band: drums; bass + vocals; keys; guitar + vocals; lead vocals.
Performance duration 2 x 1 hour or 3 x 40 minute sets
Recorded music provided between sets Yes (included in price)
Set-up/sound-check duration 90 minutes

Booking options

Extra performances Add £120 per hour
6-piece band (adds percussionist) Add approx £250
Brass Section (Trumpet, Sax and Trombone) Add approx £575
Batucada (Brazilian Drum Show) Add approx £350
2 Dancers Add approx £420
7 Dancers dancing to CD or Batucada Add approx £900
Additional sets by jazz/latin trio for the afternoon Add approx £350
10k rig - PA system for more than 500 people Add approx £540

What people say

  • Copaca were brilliant, as you said they would be! They did at least four encores and then played on for an extra 20 minutes or so at the end, with our guests shouting for more!

    Matt & Gilly Oliver, Wedding

  • It’s so nice to work with a nice easy going band, who are, and do, a very professional job.

    Organiser, Haymarket Events

  • Everybody has said what a fantastic band, and the variety of music was just right for the night. Are you free for our summer ball?

    Organiser, Brighton Club

  • Thank you so much for your magnificent performance at our wedding. The set was perfect for the occasion. Lots of our guests commented on how great you were, and Luka (our page boy) is still talking about his dance with you! Thanks again.

    Michael and Carol, Wedding

  • Thank you to a great band for providing the music for our Awards ceremony for the fifth year running.

    James Reed, Corporate Event, 2007

Repertoire

  • Brazilian (Samba, Lambada, Forro)
  • 1. Lambada – Kaoma
  • 2. Mas que nada – Jorge Bem
  • 3. Dancando Lambada – Kaoma
  • 4. Aquarela do Brasil – Gal costa
  • 5. Samba de Janeiro – Traditional
  • 6. Aquele abraco – Gilberto Gil
  • 7. Vou festejar – Beth Carvalho
  • 8. Arere – Ivete Sangalo
  • 9. Coisinha do Pai – Jorge Aragao
  • 10. Libera Geral – Terra Samba
  • 11. Feira de Mangaio – Luiz Gonzaga
  • 12. Vai Vadiar – Zeca Pagodinho
  • 13. Anunciacao – Alceu Valenca
  • 14. Xote dos Milagres – Falamansa
  • 15. Esperando na Janela – Gilberto Gil
  • 16. Radinho de Pilha – Genival Lacerda
  • 17. Severina Xique Xique - Genival Lacerda
  • 18. Levada Louca-Ivete Sangalo
  • 19. Flor do Reggae – Ivete Sangalo
  • 20. Xote da Alegria – Fala Mansa
  • 21. Palco – Gilberto Gil
  • 22. Malandragem da um tempo – Bezerra da Silva
  • 23. A Festa – Ivete Sangalo
  • 24. Pais Tropical – Jorge Ben
  • 25. Rindo Atoa – Fala Mansa
  • Cuban (Salsa/Merengue)
  • 26. La negra tien – Celia Cruz
  • 27. La Murga de Panama - Willie Colon
  • 28. Oye com va –Celia Cruz
  • 29. Guantanamera – Traditional
  • 30. Chan chan – Buena Vista
  • 31. Otro – Traditional
  • 32. Ran Can Can Tito Puente
  • 33. Juan Pachanga - Ruben Blades
  • 34. Punto Cubano - Celia Cruz
  • 35. El Ratón - Cheo Feliciano
  • 36. Micaela - Pete Rodriguez
  • 37. Ave maria lola - Hector Lavoe
  • 38. Sandunguera - Los Van Van
  • 39. El Puente Mondial - Tito Puente
  • 40. Senora – Tito Puente
  • 41. Woman del Calao – Celia Gonzales
  • 42. Pau Pau - Traditional
  • 43. like it like that Pete Rodriguez
  • 44. El cuarto de tula – Buena Vista
  • 45. El Gran Varon.- Willie Colon
  • 46. A Gozar Timbero – Cachao
  • 47. Negro Candela - Fruko Y Sus Tesos
  • 48. A Toda Cuba Le Gusta - Afro Cuban All Stars
  • Tropical Pop
  • 49. Rhythm is Gonna get you – Gloria Estefan
  • 50. Smooth – Santana
  • 51. Livin la vida loca – Ricky Martin
  • 52. Feelin hot hot hot – Arrow
  • 53. Corazon Espinado – Santana
  • 54. All night long – Lionel Richie
  • 55. Ooh la la la!- Kool & the gang
  • 56. Cuba – Gibson Brothers
  • 57. Reggae Night – Jimmy Cliff
  • 58. Is this Love – Bob Marley
  • 59. Could you be loved – Bob Marley
  • 60. La Bamba – Richie Valence
  • 61. Con Los Años Que Me Quedan - Gloria Estefan
  • 62. Insomniac - Enrique Iglesias
  • Funk / Soul / Disco Medley
  • Sex machine (James brown)
  • Reggae Night (Jimmy Cliff)
  • Could you be Loved (Bob Marley)
  • Is this Love (Bob Marley)
  • September (Earth, wind and fire)
  • Master Blaster (Stevie Wonder)
  • Shake your tail feather (Ray Charles)
  • Ooh La La La (Kool & The Gang)
  • Celebration (Kool & The Gang)
  • Signed, sealed, delivered (Stevie Wonder)
  • Let's Groove (Earth, wind and fire)
  • I Wish (Stevie Wonder)
  • Everybody needs Somebody to Love (Blues Brothers)
  • Rock With You (Michael Jackson)
  • Dont stop till you get Enough (Michael Jackson)
  • Whats going on?(Marvin Gaye)
  • Knock on Wood (Eddie Floyd)
  • Papas got a brand new Bag (James Brown)
  • Dancin' in the street (Motown)
  • Brick House (Commodores)
  • Ladies Night (Kool & the Gang)
  • I Feel Good (James Brown)
  • Soul Man (Sam & Dave)
  • All Night Long (Lionel Richie)
  • Dance Across the Floor (Jimmy Bo Horne)
  • You Get me Hot (Jimmy Bo Horne)
  • Blame it on the boogie (Jacksons)