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Sign in to saveSonia Aletta Nel (born September 25, 1971, in Omaruru, Namibia), better known as Nianell, is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist.
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- Type
- Person
- Gender
- Female
- Origin
- South Africa
- Active from
- 1971-09-25
Discography
- Who Painted the Moon?2001
- Angel Tongue2004
- Life's Gift2006
- I Know I'm Lucky2008
- It Takes Two2009
- Sand & Water2010
- My Heart2012
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- 1,749
- Total plays
- 18,731
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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. Nianell was born in Omaruru, a tiny Namibian town, between Windhoek and Swakopmund. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/
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- Lifespan
- b. 1971
- Nationality
- ZA
- Role / Field
- Singers, Pianists, Guitarists, Composers
- Language
- afr
- Gender
- Female
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- female
- Citizenship
- South Africa
- Place of birth
- Omaruru
- Occupation
- singer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Genre
- pop music
- Instrument
- voice
- Official website
- www.nianell.co.za
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- date of birth
- 1971-09-25
- birth name
- Sonia Nel
- start of work period
- 1990-00-00
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Sonia Aletta Nel (born September 25, 1971, in Omaruru, Namibia), better known as Nianell, is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist.
==Biography== After growing up in Windhoek, Namibia, 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.
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