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Nianell, born Sonia Aletta Nel in Omaruru, Namibia, is a Namibian 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.〔(Fresh Music - Nianell Biography )〕 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".〔(Famous Faces - Nianell )〕 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.〔(CelineDion.com - South African Superstar Nianell Releases Her Debut U.S. Album! )〕 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.〔(CelineDion.com - South African Superstar Nianell Releases Her Debut U.S. Album! )〕 She has performed in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Latvia, France, and the United Kingdom.〔(Who's Who SA - Nianell Nel-Thompson )〕 She and her husband, Andrew Thompson, have triplets, all girls.〔(You - Magical moments for Nianell )〕 In 1998 she played netball in the Namibian national team.〔(Who's Who SA - Nianell Nel-Thompson )〕 ==First Platinum Hit== 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. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nianell」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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