Nianell
Nianell | |
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| Birth name | Sonia Aletta Nel[1] |
| Born | September 25, 1971 Omaruru, Namibia |
| Genres | Pop, adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, motivational speaker, author[2] |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Nianell Enterprises |
| Website | Nianell.co.za |
Nianell (born September 25, 1971 as Sonia Aletta Nel in Omaruru, Namibia) is a singer, pianist, guitarist, and composer.
Biography
After growing up in Windhoek, Nianell graduated with a three-year diploma in light music from Pretoria Technikon in South Africa. She studied classical music at Trinity College in London and at the University of South Africa.[3]
She has a four-octave vocal range and her songs have been described as including "elements of folk, pop, R&B, country, classic and even Celtic music."
She released a duet album with
Personal life
She and her ex-husband,[6] Andrew Thompson, have triplets, all girls.[7] In 1998, she played netball in the Namibian national team.[8] Nianell's younger sister, Riana Nel, is also an acclaimed singer and songwriter. Both sisters have performed together on several occasions.
Discography
Albums
- 2002 – Who Painted the Moon
- 2006 – Life's Gift[9]
- 2007 – Angel Tongue[10]
- 2007 – As One (Live DVD, concert at Emperor's Palace)
- 2008 – I Know I'm Lucky[11]
- 2009 – It Takes Two, with Dozi (DVD)[12]
- 2010 – Sand & Water[13]
- 2011 – Who Painted the Moon (U.S. compilation album)[14][15]
- 2011 – 'N Duisend Drome[16]
- 2012 – You're the One That I Want – Take 2[17]
- 2012 – My Heart[18]
- 2014 – Just Be[19]
References
- ^ Born to Sing, by Nianell.
- ^ "Nianell's Articles" at Heal Your Life.
- ^ Fresh Music – Nianell Biography
- ^ Famous Faces – Nianell
- ^ a b "South African Superstar Nianell Releases Her Debut U.S. Album!", CelineDion.com.
- ^ "Nianell gets candid about her failed marriage".
- ^ "Magical moments for Nianell", You, July 16, 2010.
- ^ Who's Who SA – Nianell Nel-Thompson
- ^ "Life's Gift", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "Angel Tongue", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "I Know I'm Lucky", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "It Takes Two", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "Sand & Water", nianell.co.za.
- ^ Mog.com – South African Superstar Nianell Releases Her Debut U.S. Album
- ^ "Who Painted The Moon", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "'N Duisend Drome", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "You're The One That I Want – Take 2", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "My Heart", nianell.co.za.
- ^ "Just Be", nianell.co.za.
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