Dana Valery

Dana Valery Catalano

Valery in 1973.
Background information
Birth name Fausta Dana Galli
Born 1944
Codogno, Italy
Genres Traditional Pop, Soft Rock, Northern Soul
Occupation(s) Singer, actress, therapist, relationship counsellor, hotelier
Years active 20
Labels CBS, RCA, RCA/Phantom
Website Dana Catalano website

Dana Valery Catalano (born 1944 as Fausta Dana Galli in Codogno, Italy) is a singer, actress, and television performer who started her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 16 in Johannesburg, South Africa where her family emigrated from Italy in 1947.[1] She has performed on television, radio, Broadway and in live concert performances worldwide, including major cities such as New York, London, Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Johannesburg. She is the sister of the late singer and actor Sergio Franchi.

Stage

Valery starred in three productions of the South African musical revue Wait A Minim!: The Original 1962 South African production; The 1964 London production; and the Broadway production which ran for 456 performances at the John Golden Theatre from 7 March 1966 – 15 April 1967.[2] Miss Valery recorded Original Cast Albums of all three productions.

Television

In 1965, she appeared on the British television series called Ladybirds for ITV Southern England. In the programme, interviewers Shaw Taylor and Terence Carroll attempt to find out about the individual behind the image. She appeared on several different television shows in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. One such appearance was as a panellist on the episode of the television game show, What's My Line? that featured then-Governor of Georgia, Jimmy Carter, as a contestant.[3]

Career change

Dana Catalano made a career change later in life to become a healer. Her areas of expertise include Reiki and hypnotherapy. Her main practice is based in New York[4]

Personal life

She is married to Peter Catalano who has worked both as a musician, trained at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, and as an architect.[5] The couple founded a company dedicating its efforts to good health and meaningful relationships. They have hosted the New York radio talk show, Natural Harmony which is dedicated to these ideals.

Discography

Valery's first USA album was an RCA collaboration album with Al Hirt and Boots Randolph. Her solo debut album in the United States was called Dana Valery. The cover artwork shows her wearing black against a black background, resulting in a cameo-like effect. This album can still be found on Internet record stores and auction sites. This album was issued on RCA's custom label – Phantom. She recorded ten LP albums, two EPs, and a number of singles in South Africa prior to going abroad. In Johannesburg, Dana won two SARIE awards in (1964 and 1965) for Best Female Vocalist.[1]

Albums (LP)

EP albums (45rpm)

Singles (45rpm)

Television appearances

Film

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Chilvers, Garth & Tom Jasiukowicz (1994). History of Contemporary Music of South Africa, Part 1 (Toga Pub., Braamfontein, South Africa) ISBN 0-620-18121-4
  2. ↑ IBDb profile
  3. ↑ Ladybirds profile at IMDb
  4. ↑ Dana Valery Catalano profile Retrieved 16 February 2013
  5. ↑ Peter Catalano profile Retrieved 16 February 2013
  6. ↑ Dana Valery Collaboration Album Retrieved 13 March 2013
  7. ↑ Original South African Cast Album, Wait a Minim! 1962) Retrieved 16 February 2013
  8. ↑ Dana Valery on SoulSafari.com Retrieved 17 March 2013
  9. ↑ Dana Valery Album in SA Retrieved 13 March 2013
  10. ↑ Original London Cast Album, Wait a Minim! 1964) Retrieved 16 February 2013
  11. ↑ Original Broadway Cast Album, Wait a Minim! 1966) Retrieved 16 February 2013
  12. ↑ Dana Valery – Horns of Plenty, RCA album
  13. ↑ Dana Valery – Not The Flower But The Root, !972 Release
  14. ↑ Dana Vallery Dana Valery, USA Debut album
  15. ↑ Zodiac Meditation music. (1999) (instrumental; co-writers Dana & Peter Catalano, and Denise Rich); DVC Productions, CDs
  16. ↑ Dana Valery – Dana Valery's Great Italian Hits, South African EP
  17. ↑ Dana Valery – 1964 single
  18. ↑ Dana Valery – 1975 Single
  19. ↑ Coach (1978 movie on IMDb Retrieved 7 March 2013

External links

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