If you find yourself in a room with Novena Carmel, you’re in the right place. Now based in LA, Novena was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by her mother’s record collection and rooted in musical legacy. Her father, Sly Stone, fortified her funk foundation and passed on a love for the brilliance of “everyday people.” Carmel's family connection to Brazil along with her Japanese bilingual and bicultural schooling, further expanded her world-view. Inspired by the guidance of one of her best friends and mentors, her grandfather, she moved to Los Angeles at 18, to attend UCLA. She has been a proud LA resident ever since with a deep appreciation for the city’s contributions to the global cultural landscape. When Novena launched her DJ career, it quickly took off, fueled by her global perspective, infectious energy and open-format music selections. In 2018 Novena Carmel was invited to join the DJ team at KCRW, and you can now catch her live at select events, and weekdays on-air as the host of KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.