PRESS KIT
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, African, Caribbean, American Funk and Latin Rhythms.

AWARDS

United Nations Commemorative Artistic Award
1992 and 1993
Canta Brasil Sauve 93.1 FM Artistic Award
1997
Ascap Popular Achievement Award
2000 - 2001 -2002
2003 - 2004 -2005 -2006

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

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.

RESUME

WNJU Telemundo CH. 47 (“Primera Edicion”)
Fort Lee NJ Sept. 7 2006

NBC Universal CH. 4 (“Saturday Today Show”)
New York, NY. Sept. 2 2006

WNJU Telemundo CH. 47  (“Primera Edicion”)
Fort Lee NJ Sept. 1 2006

Jamaica Jams 2005 – King Park, Jamaica Queens,
Aug. 5 2005

Helen  Hayes Awards Gala – Copacabana Nightclub,
June 20 2005

Brazil TV & Radio Station Appearances – Brazil,
Jan. & Feb. 2005

Rosa Cha Fashion Week Spring 2005 Gala
Marquee Nightclub, Sept. 2005

UNIONVISION CH 41 (Morning News/Brazil Show)
Sept. 2004

College Scholarship Awards – World Yacht Aug. 2004

Opening Act for ACE Awards  – Penn Hotel NYC
April 10th 2004

Latin Television (LTV) Variety Show - NYC.
Feb. 2004

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Gala – Waldorf Astoria NYC.
Oct. 2003

Carnival Ball – Glen Sander’s Mansion, Albany NY. Oct. 2003

WPIX CH. 11 (“Morning Show”) - NYC. Feb. 2003

Latin Television (LTV) Variety Show - NYC. Feb.2003

Carnival Extravaganza – University Of Michigan,
Feb. 20 and 21 2003

Morocco Tour – Prince’s Palace Morocco,
(One week tour) May 2002

NFL/United Way Benefit – Sheraton Hotel NYC.
April 2002

WLIB Musical Series  – LE BAR BAT, NYC.
March 2001

S.O.B.’S Carnival Balls – S.O.B.’S NYC.
1998, 1999, 2001,2002,2003 & 2004

TELEMUNDO CH 47 (“Mi Terra, Mi Corazon, Mi Musica”)
March 24 2001

CMJ Music Festival Marathon — S.O.B.’S, NYC.
Oct. 2000, Oct. 1999

Sabor A Rio/Carnival Extravaganza —Sheraton
Meadowlands, NJ. Oct. 2000

World Leaders Millenium Ball — Trianon Ballroom
Hilton Hotel Sept. 2000

Graduation Ball – Pace University NYC June 2000

Digital Club Festival – S.O.B’S NYC. July 2000

Journey To South America —Bronx Zoo, Bronx NY.
Aug. 5^TH, 6^TH 2000

Cariculture 2000—Weequahic Park, NJ. May 2000

Brazilian Carnival Ball – Club Melao Astoria Queens.
Mar 2000

Brazilian Carnival Balls  – Club New York NYC.
Feb 2000

UNIVISION CH. 41 (“Sabado Al Mediodia”) — NJ.
Feb. 2000