Zie'l facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zie'l
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| Origin | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Genres | Christian R&B, urban contemporary gospel, contemporary R&B, soul |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Light, Dream |
| Members | Keyondra Lockett Christina Bell Crystal Bell |
| Past members | Aphten Jones Undrea Northcutt-Daniels |
Zie'l is an all-female music group from Shreveport, Louisiana. They sing Christian R&B and urban contemporary gospel music. Their style also includes contemporary R&B and soul music. The group started making music in 1998.
Zie'l has released two studio albums. These are Genesis and Zie'l (Pronounced Zy-El). Their second album became very popular. It even appeared on the Billboard magazine music charts. A fun fact is that the lead singer, Christina Bell, will play Twinkie Clark in a movie. This movie is about The Clark Sisters and will be shown on Lifetime.
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Meet the Group
This all-female group comes from Shreveport, Louisiana. They formed in 1998. The group started with five members. Then they became four, and now they are a trio.
The current members of Zie'l are:
- Christina Bell: She sings the contralto parts. This means she has a lower female singing voice.
- Crystal Bell: She sings the soprano parts. This means she has a higher female singing voice.
- Keyondra Lockett: She sings the mezzo-soprano parts. This is a middle-range female singing voice.
Two members used to be in the group. They were Aphten Jones and Undrea Northcutt-Daniels.
Their Music Journey
Zie'l began their musical journey in 1998. Their first studio album was called Genesis. It came out on July 25, 2006. Light Records released this album.
Their next album was Zie'l (Pronounced Zy-El). It was released on September 2, 2014. Dream Gospel Records put out this album. This second album was a big success for the group. It reached number 24 on the Gospel Albums chart. This chart lists the most popular gospel albums.
Who's in the Group?
Current Members
- Christina Michelle Bell (born February 27, 1985): She sings the contralto voice.
- Crystal Kay Bell (born April 17, 1983): She sings the soprano voice.
- Keyondra Shane Lockett (born November 30, 1984): She sings the mezzo-soprano voice.
Former Members
- Aphten Leonteen Jones (born October 17, 1983)
- Undrea Lashun Northcutt-Daniels (born August 2, 1983)
Their Albums
Studio Albums
- Genesis (released July 25, 2006, by Light)
- Zie'l (Pronounced Zy-El) (released September 2, 2014, by Dream)
