BETH CARVALHO

Elizabeth Santos Leal de Carvalho was born in Rio de Janeiro, on May 5, 1946. Daughter of João Francisco Leal de Carvalho and Maria Nair Santos Leal de Carvalho, and sister of Vânia Santos Leal de Carvalho. Her contact with music was encouraged by the family, from childhood. At age eight, she listened, thrilled, to the songs of Silvio Caldas, Elizeth Cardoso and Aracy de Almeida, great friends of her father. Her grandmother, Ressú, played mandolin and guitar. In small parties and musical gatherings of the 60´s, the singer Beth Carvalho was born, influenced by all of this and by Bossa Nova.

Beth Carvalho is currently enjoying the 45th year of her career including a discography of 32 records and 4 DVDs. The singer has received six Sharp awards, 17 gold records, nine Platinum records, a Platinum DVD, along with hundreds of trophies and awards.

O RAPPA

With lyrics full of social appeal, the band brings to Brazil an ideology of equality and justice in their songs. O Rappa is going to bring rap to Copacabana Beach in this New Year's Eve!

LATINO

With a unique style and lots of swing, Latino uses his cheerful songs and his hipswinging flare to deserve the title of showman. At the turn for 2012, it will transform the sands of Copacabana in a huge party, with laid back fun and joy! To learn more about Latino, please, just click here.

DAVID GUETTA

Internationally famous, the French David Guetta is considered one of the biggest DJs in the world. Guetta mainstreamed electronic music and showed that the "tuntz tuntz" combined with other musical styles such as pop and hip-hop can generate exciting combinations. It is impossible to resist to the sound of Guetta, you can't sit still! Learn more about the songs here.

BEIJA-FLOR

With more than 60 years and Carnival champion twelve times, Beija-Flor is represented by the famous voice of its leader, Neguinho da Beija-Flor. "The blue and white of Nilópolis" brings the grandstands of Sapucaí to their feet with parades famous for its crowds filled with energy.

Beija-flor will take you to a rendezvous with happiness: you will not be able to stop from shaking your hips to the rhythm of at the turn of the year in Copacabana. And, of course, are invited to join!

BAIA

With half the lyrics sung and half narrated, Maurício Baia has an irreverent way of singing the love, escaping from sweet romanticism. Intelligence and irony are the sharpest weapons in the compositions of this singer. He already has five records released and hits such as " Na Fé" and "Bicho Homem".

As a vocalist he is also part of the independent band Rockboys, that in 2012 completes a decade of success in the Brazilian music festivals circuit.

SARGENTO PIMENTA

The Bloco do Sargento Pimenta (Sargent Pepper´s Band) came out for the first time at the Rio de Janeiro 2011 Carnival. With a totally innovative proposal, even for the diverse carioca crowd, the Bloco Sargento Pimenta only plays songs by the Beatles during their presentations. But don't think that they are just a cover of the Liverpool Quartet: the band arrived with a mix of the lyrics of Paul, Ringo, John and George and the Brazilian rhythms as maracatu, samba and funk.

In his first Carnival parade Sargento Pimenta joined people of all ages with energy and celebration, reaching more than five thousand people accompanying the beatlemania Carnival in Botafogo! And the next opportunity to watch a show of the band is coming: they will thrill the Copacabana Beach New Year's Eve crowd. You can´t miss it!

BLITZ

Songs that make whole generations dance and lyrics that entertain with irreverence – these are the striking features of Blitz. The band, led by Evandro Mesquita, will create a stir on the sands of Copacabana beach with timeless songs that talk about relationships and life with a young and cool perspective. To learn more about Blitz, click here!

UNIDOS DA TIJUCA

For 80 years in the Carnival of Rio, if there's a word that defines the parades of Unidos da Tijuca, it is creativity. The floats and costumes are eccentric, leaving everyone in awe. The last championship won by the school was a parade full of spells and an unforgettable chorus: "É segredo, não conto a ninguém/ Sou Tijuca e vou além/ O seu olhar vou iludir/ A tentação é descobrir".

To see the same excitement of Sapucaí at the turn of the year, Tijuca will perform at the show of Copacabana, you can't lose! Don't miss out!

MANGUEIRA

Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Mangueira. A long name full of pomp and circumstance, this is the official name of Mangueira Samba School, which has shined in the Carnival for more than 80 years. But don't be fooled – there is nothing about it this samba school that is pompous, it is pure joy and celebation! With 17 carnival titles, even those are not Mangueirense sing along when, before entering the Sapucaí, the performers pull the traditional chorus of the hymn made in tribute to school: ô ô ô ô ô Mangueira is here.

While the Carnival is yet to come, how about ensuring the excitement on the first day of the year? The Green and pink is one of the attractions confirmed to play after the ringing of the New Year at Copacabana.

DJ JOÃO BRASIL

Musician residing in London, that carries Brazil not only in his heart but also in his surname: João Brazil was responsible for composing the soundtrack of the much awaited Fireworks in the turn of 2011.

The success was so great that he returns to orchestrate this year's fireworks too. João composed the fireworks soundtrack, but even before the explosion of color and music, we will be able to enjoy his music opening the main stage attractions. Known in the dance floors for being the King DJ of Mash-Ups, he does not deny the strong influence of Brazilian music in his compositions and his thing is to mix different musical styles to create unique sounds. It is to dance until you drop!

BNEGÃO

Known for being a singer in the band Planet Hemp, sharing the stage with Marcelo D2, the singer represents the mixture of style of rap with hip-hop rhythm at the party in Copacabana. With BNegão the public won't stop moving!

MARCELINHO DA LUA

The singer and DJ has made partnerships with heavyweight names such as Seu Jorge and Martnália, proving that he can create a balance of rythms. And to complete the cauldron of styles of New Year's Eve 2012, Marcelinho da Lua will divide the public of Copacabana between reggae and electronic music. Guaranteed fun!

MORAIS MOREIRA

Do samba ao baião, do xaxado ao frevo, Moraes Moreira carrega consigo a influência de vários estilos musicais, fazendo do cantor um símbolo da mistura de culturas que compõe o Brasil. Baiano de nascimento, Moraes adotou o Rio de Janeiro desde os anos 70, quando ainda era integrante dos Novos Baianos e se mudou para a cidade maravilhosa. E para combinar a música de Moraes Moreira com o lado carioca do músico, nada mais justo do que ele se apresentar no Réveillon 2012 para animar o público de Copacabana!