Julien Aklei (born November 20, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and artist.[1]
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | November 20, 1975
Genres | Rock, folk rock, country rock, psychedelic folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar vocals piano |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels | Pink Hyacinth Records |
Website | julienaklei |
Aklei was raised in Louisville, Kentucky[1] where she graduated as a National Merit Scholar from Kentucky Country Day School in 1994 and went on to the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar.[2]
The Washington Post referred to Aklei as an "eerie-intriguing singer-songwriter" with a "haunting voice and a strangely tough-vulnerable stage presence."[3]
Her work is characterized by deeply personal and otherworldly lyrics, and an emphasis on her voice over the music. Although she accompanies herself on several different instruments – including piano – her style of electric guitar and vocals are the linchpins of her sound. Aklei has experimented widely with differing music styles, including folk, jazz, rockabilly, and blues throughout a varied career.
Blog Released Singles
editJulien Aklei is a prolific songwriter with over 200 recorded and published songs, which are available as singles released from her website in blog format.[4][further explanation needed]
Discography
edit- 2003 We Can Mate With Rabbits
- 2004 I Conquered while still in the Egg
- 2006 Pink Star of the Beautiful Ohio
- 2006 Coffee for My Captain
- 2006 The Odyssey
- 2006 New Friends
- 2007 Fun for Fairies!
- 2008 Savage Life
Politics
editAklei is currently running for Delegate in Charleston West Virginia as a Republican.[5]
References
editNotes
edit- ^ a b "Familiar Faces: Meet Julien Aklei". Seacoastonline.com. September 22, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "KENTUCKY COUNTRY DAY NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS (1990–1999)" (PDF). Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ^ Nashville Rocks
- ^ "Julien Aklei". Julienaklei.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "Vote for Julien Aklei".