Bio
Trané N'Chel - Bronx native Trané N’Chel has garnered accolades and notoriety along the East Coast, from North to South, by being the Premier Songstress of Soul, bringing good times to audiences every time she hits the stage.
With extensive experience in R&B Gospel and Soul, Trané N'Chel's Jazz effected sensual style is guaranteed to bring joy to anyone within the sound of her voice.
Her journey begins under the bright lights of the glamorous city of New York where she was born and raised. At an early age it was apparent that Trané was born to be a vessel through which music would flow, touching the lives of others through theatre and song. Both sensuous and fascinating this sexy siren is widely sought after. Her accolades read much like a guest list at a Hollywood awards banquet starting with being a two time winner of the world famous Apollo Theater’s Amateur night competition. As an original member of the Emmy Award Winning Gospelfest Metro Choir in New York City, Trané has been blessed with the opportunity to work with such Gospel icons as Tremaine Hawkins, Hezekiah Walker, CeCe Winans, Cissy Houston Desiré Coleman and Melba Moore, to name a few. She has performed at some of the most famous arenas in New York City such as Radio City Music Hall, Town Hall Rockefeller Center, The Jacob Javitz Center and Madison Square Garden both as a solo artist and as a member of The McDonald’s Gospelfesr Choir.
While performing in theaters, auditoriums and stadiums here in the states, she has enthralled many but her soulful vocalization opened her up to new horizons when she was invited to Europe where she made her rounds at some of the hottest spots in The Netherlands. Since being introduced to the world of music through song, Trané went on to pursue her desire to enter the world of theater. To her theater credit she lists New Jersey Irving Street Rep’s “Your Arms Too Short to Box With God”, South Carolina’s Charleston Stage’s “Ain’t Misbehavin’ as Nell Carter, “Ragtime”, “Big River” and the “Seat of Justice”. Charleston’s Art Forms and Theater Concepts' “One Mo’ Time” which was showcased as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the lead role in Bubblin’ Brown Sugar and “Lil Ham”.
Trané has released two singles. The first is Chocolit Rain. From the opening notes of “Chocolit Rain,” the debut single, one hears that combination of sensuality, seduction and melodious fascination that are becoming N’Chel’s trademarks. It prepares the audience for the arrival of a gifted and significant talent, one whose music feels good to the soul, while marking its own signature. Be it ballad, midtempo or uptempo her songs should feel familiar to those who crave for a love unlike any other - more like a testament to the desires someone deep in love can feel” The passion of it, the warmth of it, the intimacy of it challenges the audience to feel what she feels as an ambassador of love, an artist, a storyteller and vocalist.
Her production company Trané Productions LLC offers clients quality, entertainment. Solo, duo to full band we match almost any need musicially. Hits from the 1960's to Present, from Jazz to Motown; with a unique twist is what we offer our clients and their guests. We have an extensive repertoire that is sure to please the musical palate. If it’s my Father’s will, I plan on continuing to explore the infinite experience of music. My quest is to capture my audience with soul stirring performances, a tribute to their relentless support. Trané proclaims "I truly believe that my calling in life is not only to bring joy through the gifts that God has bestowed upon me, but to be an inspiration on many different levels as it is needed today." Dubbed the Premiere Songstress of Soul keep an eye on this songbird as she continues to soar!