Nianell – Friday August 26, 2011
Time
: 18:30 for 20:00;
Tickets:
R120 per person;
In South-Africa, the world-class singer-songwriter Nianell is known as the vivacious, fiery-haired and angel-tongued majestic mistress of music. With her immaculate voice, she dazzles with ease among four octaves. She is a vocal gymnast, her music original and exciting. Elements of Folk, Pop, R&B, Country, Classic and even Celtic music are all fused into her own unique style. Four of her albums; “ Who Painted The Moon?” , “Angel Tongue” , “Life’s Gift” , and “I Know I’m Lucky” , have reached platinum status in South Africa. In April 2011 she released her first album in the United States.
Nianell, or formally Sonia Nel, was born in Omaruru, Namibia, is a South African singer, pianist, guitarist and composer. After growing up in Windhoek, Nianell graduated with a 3 year diploma in light music from Pretoria Technikon in South Africa and has also studied classical music at Trinity College in London, UK and the University of South Africa.
Nianell has shared a stage with Christina Aguilera, Andrea Bocelli, Westlife, Diana Ross, Shakira, Freshly Ground, and the Grammy Award winning Soweto Gospel Choir. She released a duet album with Dozi and another duet album with Afro-Pop artists Romanz will be released in May 2011.
She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, England, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Latvia and France.
Nianell got her International First Platinum Hit with her song “Who Painted The Moon? ” The composition was covered by another international superstar Hayley Westernra on the album “Pure.” The album sold over 2 million copies and Nianell’s version was featured as a single on this album.
Did you know?
- She and her husband, Andrew Thompson, have triplets, all girls.
- In 1998 she played netball in the Namibian national team.
Bookings essential
Contact Callie or Melissa / Kontak Callie of Melissa.
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Tel. :
042 293 2500
E-mail :
[email protected]
Adres / Address :
Hoek van Oosterland & St Francis Straat, Jeffreysbaai
Corner of Oosterland & St Francis Street, Jeffreys Bay