Career
The Washington Post referred to Aklei as an "eerie-intriguing singer-songwriter" with a "haunting voice and a strangely tough-vulnerable stage presence."
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.
Julien Aklei was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
She spent her early years in Louisville, Kentucky.
