02 Hello!

03 Ask Me (Featuring Sly Stone)

“Those who think that Classic Funk and Soul songwriting with live instruments by this generation is over need to look past their Top 40 and MTV stations for a reality check.”
Cazembe Abena, LA2Day

BabyStone is anchored in the funk, but the fun only begins there. BabyStone has a fresh sound harking to the past while simultaneously reaching into the future. The BabyStone sound is a swaggering, sultry mix of funk and soul with a dash of swing and samba and a little rock and jazz oozing out the sides. Often quirky and clever lyrics and powerful vocals by lead singer/songwriter Novena Carmel (sometimes smokey, sometimes sassy) will penetrate your memory and maybe your heartstrings.
Novena credits her eclectic cultural and musical upbringing as influential in her sound. Her mother was raised in Brazil, a country rich with unique musicality and being the daughter of funk legend, Sly Stone, may have contributed some too. Novena's introduction to formal music training was through classical piano lessons at age 5 and she remembers always being intrigued by the impressionist stylings of French composer, Debussy.

BabyStone live, which typically delivers powerfully with a tight 4-8 piece band and improvisational theatrics, will rock you just as much as the recorded works. A recent performance was rated as one of the best shows of 2008 by The Urban Network Magazine. Whether on wax or on stage, BabyStone is ushering a new era of funk and soul with an undeniable combination of melodies, energy and stimulating songwriting. 

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