Artist&Repertoire.co.uk - Artists - Naomi Jasmine - Biography

Year Formed:

2007

Band Members:

Lead Vocals: Naomi Jasmine, Backing Vocalist: Jess McDonald Keys: Benjamin Burrell, Drums: Graham Godfrey, Guitar: Eivand Reike, Bass: Kareem Dayes

Influences:

Stevie Wonder, Erikah Badu, India Arie, Jill Scott, Kim Burrell, Jack Johnson, Harlem Gospel Choir, Anita Wardell, Lauryn Hill, James Morrison, Arrested Development, George Benson, Nitin Sawhney, Neville Brothers, Al Green, aretha Franklin, Norah Jones,

Born 1988 in North London, Naomi Jasmine’s love for music developed at a very early age. Growing up, Naomi was surrounded by a musical family and was introduced to a huge mixture of music from Soul/Jazz/Funk to Alternative/world and classical. As well as performing at various talent shows at school, Naomi was apart of numerous choirs, including a gospel choir. From about the age of 13 she started taking her songwriting seriously, and went on to sing with various musicians. In 2005 Naomi joined a group called ’Yoka’ - a North London based group of musicians who together experimented with various genres of music to produce new sounds by fusing funk/soul/jazz an afro beat together. She is currently gigging with her funk/soul band in spots around London, and can be found on www.myspace.com/Naomijasminemusic.