Silvana Magda's Page

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. Silvana’s adolescent years were spent mainly in Candomblé Religious homes and attending “Teatro Castro Alves” school for ballet.

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 recorded projects (2-CDS).
She tours nationally and internationally with her nine piece band “Katendê” and “Viva Brazil Dancers” in which she receives great reviews in some major performances such as Lincoln Center, Prince of Morocco in his Palace, Aruba, Cayman Island and the participation in part of the opening act for the 50th Anniversary tour of the Rolling Stones at the Barclay in Brooklyn and the Prudential center in NJ.

AWARDS

Commendora Award -Order of Intercontinental Society of Judicial, Social and Human Sciences. - Brazil 2014
The Brazilian Press Award - "Lavagem da Rua 46NY" - Miami Florida 2012
Axe Award from the Bahia Government Best Cultural Event in The USA - Brazil 2010
The Brazilian Press Award - "Best Singer of the Year" - Miami Florida 2010
The Brazilian Press Award - Bahia Week - Best Cultural Event in The USA - Miami Florida 2009
United Nations Commemorative Artistic Award - 1992 and 1993
Canta Brasil Suave 93.1 FM Artistic Award - 1997
Ascap Popular Music Achievement Awards - 2000 to 2006

COMPACT DISCS

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

CD "Sentindo" Sentindo means Feeling in the Portuguese Language, a true expression of the way Silvana feels towards her work.