Zhanel

Songstress Zhanel (pronounced Ja-nel) hails from a musically-inclined family. Her father is a
pianist and her grandfather – a well-known trumpeter – played alongside Ray Charles and
Count Basie. When she started singing at age four, the men in her life were right there,
playing alongside her. Now seventeen, Zhanel’s voice is seasoned, silky, and chic. Her
songwriting stands out from the crowd, as she draws inspiration from life and all its lessons.
One and a half years ago, Zhanel loss her aunt and later ended a close friendship. She was
able to get through the hard times by putting the pen to the paper. She found writing to be
therapeutic, and went on to compose a number of original songs. A fan of singer Billie Eilish
and singer-songwriter Ruth B, Zhanel’s talent has the ability to turn teenage angst into bluesy
soul we can all vibe to.