BIO
The old and new musical traditions collide in this talented artist whose unique vocal style, tight production and broad musical imagination are sure to win over Global audiences."
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The Akademia Press
Katumbella is a Singer/Songwriter/Performer from Angola, South-West of Africa. Growing up in Angola, she sang at the church choir where she inherited her African sounds and ability to sing naturally in different tones. Once in the United States of America she continued to enhance one of her most valuable instruments - her vocals.
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Singing has always been in the veins of Katumbella. At the age of 8 years old Katumbella knew that music was her passion. She would practice at her parents’ bedroom and listen to a wide variety of artists such as: Angelique Kidjo, Miriam Makeba, Wess Madiko, Bonga, Sting, Patti Labelle and others.
As a natural born Soprano, her love for other genres of music makes her travel through Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Afro and World Music influences. She is characterized as a mosaic of emotions taking her audience to the most soulful and electrifying places during her performances.
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Early 2012, Katumbella released her single, “Don’t Hold Me” starting the beginning of her solo career. Still in 2012, Katumbella started composing music soundtracks for Award Winning Movies from biGObi Productions.
"Katumbella's smooth voice earned her the NAFCA award for the Best Original Music Score for the Nollywood movie Lost in Abroad." NAFCA-African Oscar Awards 2012
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That same year, Katumbella was nominated at the NAFCA African Oscars for “Best Female Voice Diaspora.”
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In 2013, at the invitation of a Corporation, Katumbella travelled to South Korea for a Show promoting her single, “Don’t Hold Me.”
She earned a second Nomination at the African Oscars for “Best Female Artist Diaspora.”
​Collaborated on a music project, “The Bright Light Project” against Violence endorsed by the Mayor of Houston.
To date, Katumbella has performed at International Festivals, Universities, Birthday Celebrations, Corporate event & Others. She has opened the stage for well-known international artists such as: Justino Delgado and has performed with Yuri da Cunha.
​In 2014, Katumbella collaborated with Danca Mami Kizomba and Danca Makezu on a Kizomba All Stars Show in San Francisco, California to help raise funds benefiting Breast Cancer Patients.
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2015 WINNER of Akademia Music Awards
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ANGOLA MUSIC AWARDS 2014
She also released her Official Music Video Clip, “Mama Kudile,” and was Nominated at the Angola Music Awards 2014 in the category of “Best Popular Music of the Center of Angola.” In October 2014, Katumbella released her EP Album online entitled, “My Beginnings.”
In 2015 she Won the Akademia Music Awards for Best EP - World Beat "My Beginnings" and Best Music Video - World Beat "Mama Kudile"
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By mid-2015, Katumbella partnered with Guitarist/Musician/Composer, Emmanuel Robert founder of Okem International Band a very successful band in the 90's around the Houston metropolitan area.
A guitarist of instinct, Emmanuel has a flair for playing catchy songs that leave the listeners moved by the raw emotions in them. Although his roots are firmly placed in soukous music, he draws inspiration from different musical influences.
Together with Katumbella, they are developing a new sound for the repertoire along with introducing a soukous feeling to the fans.
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Currently, Katumbella has been performing live in concerts with Okem Band highlighting her vibrant and eclectic vocals with the unique sound of the guitar and the crowds love it. Katumbella is also working on her LP Album to be released in due time.
Katumbella's vibrant new EP is packed with treasures of tone and syncopation that will lift most anyone to a happier place. And the fans are loving it.
Marquix Global Network
COVER SONGS
SHOWS HISTORY
African Time Video Shoot featured on Voa News & TV2Africa
"Using a public park in Houston for an African setting, Kelechi Eke and his crew are making a music video to help promote his recent movie, African Time. Eke and Katumbella work closely on the choreography and staging of this video..." VOA's Greg Flakus
Katumbella at NAFCA - African Oscar Awards
"Katumbella is an Award Winning Angolan singer. Katumbella's smooth voice earned her the NAFCA award for the Best Original Music Score for the Nollywood movie Lost in Abroad. Katumbella will join the group of African musicians who will perform at the legendary Warner Theatre during the African Oscars-NAFCA."
Katumbella Interviews in the program, "Onda Nova" at Angola Radio Mais 99.1 fm with Ivan Falcao and Joyce Gomes to promote the Online Release of her EP Elbum, "My Beginnings." Her song, Lost in Abroad aired on the program. Oct. 18th, 2014
Katumbella Interviews in the program, "Onda Nova" at Angola Radio Mais 99.1 fm with Ivan Falcao and Joyce Gomes to promote the Online Release of her EP Elbum, "My Beginnings." Her song, Lost in Abroad aired on the program. Oct. 18th, 2014
Katumbella Interviews at Popular Television of Angola TPA1 and performs her debut song, "Mama Kudile" from the EP Album, My Beginnings. Sept.12, 2014.
Katumbella Interviews at Popular Television of Angola TPA1 and performs her debut song, "Mama Kudile" from the EP Album, My Beginnings. Sept.12, 2014.
Katumbella Interviews in the program, "Potencia Maxima" with Reverendo at Angola Radio LAC 95.5 fm to promote her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores. Oct. 11th, 2014
Katumbella Interviews in the program, "Potencia Maxima" with Reverendo at Angola Radio LAC 95.5 fm to promote the release of her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores. Oct. 11th, 2014
Katumbella Interviews in the program, "Potencia Maxima" with Reverendo at Angola Radio LAC 95.5 fm to promote her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores. Oct. 11th, 2014
The Sister Cities of Houston recognize Katumbella with a Certificate endorsed by the Mayor of Houston, for participating at the Houston International Festivals.
The Sister Cities of Houston recognize Katumbella with a Certificate endorsed by the Mayor of Houston, for participating at the Houston International Festivals.
The Sister Cities of Houston recognize Katumbella with a Certificate endorsed by the Mayor of Houston, for participating at the Houston International Festivals.
Performing at the ANGOLA MUSIC AWARDS 2014
Performing at the ANGOLA MUSIC AWARDS 2014
Katumbella Interviews at Angola Radio Mais 99.1 fm with Pedro Paxi promoting her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores.
Katumbella Interviews at Angola Radio Mais 99.1 fm with Pedro Paxi promoting her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores.
Katumbella Interviews at Angola Radio Mais 99.1 fm with Pedro Paxi promoting her EP Album, "My Beginnings" available at Major Online Stores.
Katumbella Interviews at "Tarde Mais" Radio 99.1 fm with Mario Santos. Luanda, Angola. Oct. 13th, 2014
Katumbella Interviews at "Tarde Mais" Radio 99.1 fm with Mario Santos. Luanda, Angola. Oct. 13th, 2014
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Management
Katumbella Management Group
USA: 832-893-6685
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Bookings
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Katumbella Entertainment Group
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