Isabel Novella is a Singer, Composer and Performer. Born in Mozambique and growing up on music stages around the world, Isabel Novella has been fortunate enough to be part of celebrated World music and Jazz festivals.

In 2013, she released her debut album self-titled “Isabel Novella” through Native Rhythms Productions and Sony Music Entertainment Africa. With this album, she graced renowned Jazz and African Music Events and Festivals around the world. And her first international collaboration was with Bob James (Fourplay) playing piano on her song “Voices” featured on her debut album.

With this album she was nominated for the RFI Discoveries Awards 2013, and her song Moya was nominated for the 2014 AFRIMMA song of the year. Her second album” Metamorfose” (Metamorphosis), was released in 2019 under Native Rhythms Productions and Universal Music Africa, and had her brother Isildo Novela on board as a producer and bassist in some of the songs.

This album got her a nomination to the SAMMA’s (South African Music Awards) in 2020. Isabel Novella has worked with many great names in the Mozambican and South African music scene and graced so many stages sharing her music. Unique in style and performance, Isabel carved her own niche as a performing and recording artist. Her music is best described as a balance between the African rhythms and the western influences. A Creative soul always open to collaborate, to learn and share with others.