The word "copa" is a slang term for a club or bar, which is typically associated with lively entertainment, dancing, and socializing. The clue refers to the song "Copacabana" by Barry Manilow, where the lyric mentions it as the "hottest spot north of Havana."
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Where "music and passion were always the fashion," in song. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.