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Copa Airlines releases a special song, entitled “Sube la Marea” (“the tide is rising”), in support of Panama’s national soccer team
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Copa Airlines, now in its fourteenth year as the official airline of Panama’s national soccer team, released a song to kick off the celebration of the team’s trip to the World Cup, which is a dream come true for all Panamanians. The song is entitled “Sube la Marea,” meaning “The Tide is Rising.”
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Several of Panama’s best-known artists were involved in creating “Sube la Marea” as a tribute by the artists and by Copa Airlines to Panama’s national soccer team. The song expresses Panamanians’ hope, pride, and passion for their team, which is also known as the “Red Tide,” as it makes its first-ever appearance in the World Cup.
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“Sube la Marea” will be available on Copa Airlines’ social media pages, on the radio, and on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube.
Panama City, May 9, 2018
Copa Airlines, the Panamanian Soccer Federation (FEPAFUT), and several of the country’s most renowned artists released a song entitled “Sube la Marea” as a tribute to Panama’s national soccer team, which will play in the World Cup for the first time this year. Having the national team make it to the World Cup is a dream come true for all Panamanians, and this catchy song expresses their hope, pride, and passion for their team as it makes its first-ever appearance in the most important soccer tournament in the world.
Copa Airlines has been a steadfast supporter of Panama’s national soccer team for the past 14 years, and “Sube la Marea” is an expression of that support. The song was written and produced by the musical duo known as Los Gaitanes, and it is the product of a collaboration by numerous renowned Panamanian artists—not only Los Gaitanes, but also Rubén Blades, Omar Alfanno, Erika Ender, Los Rabanes, Samy and Sandra Sandoval, Osvaldo Ayala, Nando Boom, Kafu Banton, Lilo Sánchez, Alejandro Duncan, Idania Dowman, and Ingrid de Ycaza.
“We’re witnessing a moment of history as Panama’s team heads to the World Cup for the first time, and all of us are proud to be wearing the team’s jersey,” said Marco Ocando, Copa Airlines’ Senior Director of Marketing and E-Business. “We’re very eager to see our players make a good showing against the best teams in the world. That’s why we’re releasing this song that captures our excitement and passion. It will live on as an anthem to the invaluable achievement of these players, who brought an entire country together to cheer for every goal they score.”
“Sube la Marea” is an original song by Los Gaitanes, recorded over the course of four days in New York and at the Dreams Factory studio in Panama. Ricardo and Alberto Gaitán are joined on the recording by Alberto’s son, Alberto Gaitán Jr., along with other iconic Panamanian artists. In creating the song, the artists’ dedication and teamwork mirrored those on display during every game played by Panama’s national soccer team. The result is an unforgettable song, which will serve as a lasting reminder that we are capable of overcoming obstacles and achieving dreams that may once have seemed impossible.
According to Alberto Gaitán, who composed the song and contributed to the recording, “Being involved in this project has been huge for us, because we’re representing our country with a song that honors our national team at this historic moment. Producing and composing this song is an example of the teamwork that Panamanians are capable of, and we hope that our national team will continue to demonstrate this kind of teamwork.”
Eduardo Vaccaro, FEPAFUT’s General Secretary, commented, “At FEPAFUT, we especially appreciate that for more than 14 years, Copa Airlines has been a steadfast and unconditional supporter of the development of soccer in Panama. Now, that long-standing support is embodied by this special musical gift. This song makes us even prouder, more excited, and more motivated to leave it all on the field for Panama during the upcoming World Cup.”
“As FEPAFUT’s oldest sponsor, Copa Airlines has been flying Panama’s national team for the past 14 years, and we are proud to give wings to the dream of millions of Panamanians,” Ocando added. “As an airline, we strive to connect people not just to their destinations, but also to the things that matter to them, and right now, Panamanians are coming together in support of our national team.”
The song will be played on Panama’s leading radio stations, and it will be available for download on Spotify and iTunes. A music video will also be available on Copa Airlines’ social media pages and on YouTube. With this song, all Panamanians can share the excitement and cheer on the national team as it faces its biggest match ever.
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