Bio

Isabel Novela was born in Mozambique in a musical talented family.when she was 5 years old she came in contact with music . Soon she developed a big passion for the arts, wheter it is music, dance, theater… When she was 10 she recorded her first solo song,that made part in a children music CD compilation. Since 1997 she started singing as backvocal in different groups, singing different styles of music and rhytems,participating as well in recordings, festivals,TV programs ... From 2002 she started writting and composing her own songs. Recently she recorded the album New Dawn with her 3 brothers and sister in Holland,check www.Neconovellas.com Composing music & singing is one of her biggest passions in life. She writes her lyrics in English, Portuguese and Chopi/Changana (the native dialect of the area where her tribe, the Chopi people, originally come from in Mozambique ). Her music can be best described as a combination of HipHop, R&B, Jazz, Rap ,Brasilian, Soul, Latin & Nu soul . Her African roots mixed with these different influences is something really special. When she sings she moves from one style to the other and she sings with her soul. Her Lyrics and sweet/smooth/strong voice brings up to the listeners different emotions and feelings. You can Dance/Sing/Cry/Think/Feel or just listen. “you dont always have to understand the lyrics to be moved by music, First and foremost I want to touch people with my music” Isabel Novela I invite you to listen to her music and tell what you think.I hope you enjoy what she has to offer. And for anyone looking to contact Isabel Novela ,her email adress is: [email protected]