About

// kei slaughter //

kei (they/them/theirs) is a New Orleans born-and-raised, Boston-based Flutist, Vocalist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Composer, Music Therapist, Charismatic Facilitator, and Arts-Based Scholar with a heart for the people. A Soul-Folk Sonic Storyteller conjuring bokou magik from deep Southern roots, kei blends lyrical soundscapes and intuitive artistry with musical storytelling and community healing.
As a solo artist, kei is a musical force. Bridging folk, Americana, roots, and neosoul vibes, kei is perhaps best known for their soulful, funky flute-playing and their dynamic voice - ranging from sultry to a gospel-powerhouse style.
As a collaborator, kei has worked with with a range of interdisciplinary performance art projects, presented at regional and national conferences, facilitated workshops, and have performed on reputable stages across the country.
A graduate of NYU’s Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness program, kei is a music and health practitioner with over a decade of experience working in mental health with adolescents, young adults, and LGBTQIA2S+ / Trans and Queer BIPOC. They are the owner and operator of S O U L F O L K Sounds, LLC, providing music and wellness services, music lessons, and consulting to individuals and groups.
Their scholarly interests are inclusive of race, sexuality, gender, faith/spiritual identity and health, inspired and instigated by their upbringing in the Black Church.
Presently, kei is an Associate Professor in the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music. They live in the greater Boston Area with their plants and pencils.
kei’s next studio project, River Run EP, is scheduled for release in Summer 2023.

// kei slaughter //

As a solo artist, kei is a musical force. Bridging folk, Americana, roots, and neosoul vibes, kei is perhaps best known for their soulful, funky flute-playing and their dynamic voice - ranging from sultry to a gospel-powerhouse style.

As a collaborator, kei has worked with with a range of interdisciplinary performance art projects, presented at regional and national conferences, facilitated workshops, and have performed on reputable stages across the country.

Their scholarly interests are inclusive of race, sexuality, gender, faith/spiritual identity and health, inspired and instigated by their upbringing in the Black Church.

Presently, kei is an Associate Professor in the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music. They live in the greater Boston Area with their plants and pencils.

kei’s next studio project, River Run EP, is scheduled for release in Summer 2023.