Sentindo

1. Na Levada

2. Borbulhar

3. Xote Solte

4. Terra Mãe

5. Sentindo

6. Vem Sambar

7. Axé Ogãs

8. Fissura

9. I Want to Wine

10. É Gol

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
BIOGRAPHY

SILVANA MAGDA Was born in Salvador Bahia, Brazil. In 1984 she arrived in the United States a seasoned artist who had already reached her goal as a professional dancer/choreographer. But still brought visions of showcasing her talents in America. Magda’s adolescent years were spent mainly in Candombl Religious homes and attending "Teatro Castro Alves" school for ballet. With this knowledge of culture and ballet, she launched her dance career in 1975,performing with the "Loni Duro Bahia Dance Company". She toured with "Viva Bahia Dance Company" and "Orquestra Afro Brasileira" as a featured soloist throughout Europe, Canada, South America, Central America, Caribbean and the Orient. Since her arrival in the United States, she has taught at Hunter College, Rutgers University, Leake and Watts Foster Care and Arts Connection (on going public, Junior High and High School program in the boroughs of New York). In 1988 she created the "Viva Brazil Dance Company". She conducted a two-week residency of Afro Brazilian Dance at "The Omega Institute" in 1996. Elected as coordinator for the dance department, Silvana coordinated and organized a cultural committee for artists in New York. The Brazilian Consulate sanctioned this project. She has also made numerous Television appearances and was featured on the New York Times Magazine section cover (Sunday April 19Th 1992), and also the cover of a bestseller book "Feeling the Spirit". Today the dark-haired singer/dancer/ choreographer/composer is still achieving most of her dreams. In 1995 she formed the "Katendê Band" to connect her years of dance experience with music. Silvana Magda’s knowledgeable background of music assisted her to make an easy transition on to the music scene. In addition, her expertise on Afro Brazilian Culture gave her great inspiration to compose all songs on her compact discs. She tours nationally and internationally with her nine piece band and backup dancers in which she receives great reviews in the capacity of a lead singer/musical director and choreographer for her group. Katendê Band, is rapidly building its reputation on the New York music circuit as a must experience world beat band who dishes out a heavy mixture of Brazilian, Africa, Caribbean, American Funk and Latin Rhythms.

AWARDS

United Nations Commemorative Artistic Award 1992 and 1993
Canta Brasil Suave 93.1 FM Artistic Award 1997
Ascap Popular Music Achievement Award 2000-2001, 2001-2002

COMPACT DISCS

"Enzila"
The first CD "Enzila" meaning "Routes" in Bantu dialect takes you through the path of funk, calypso, reggae, salsa & lambada.

Product Description
The new CD "Sentindo" Sentindo means Feeling in the Portuguese Language, a true expression of the way Silvana feels towards her work and the dedication she allotted to this project is evident in her rapturous lyrics and harmonic compositions.

Sentindo,Silvana Magda,Homagic Inc,A heavy mixture of brazilian, african, caribbean, american funk and latin rhythms.

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