Kelsey Lu
Cellist and singer who loops strings and voice into slow, enveloping songs somewhere between chamber music and R&B.
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About Kelsey Lu
Kelsey Lu is an alt-r&b artist from Charlotte, NC.
Kelsey Lu is a classically trained cellist and singer from Charlotte, North Carolina, who came up in New York. Her first release, the 2016 EP 'Church', was recorded live in a church, with cello and voice looped and layered in the room.
Her debut album 'Blood' (2019) widened the sound with fuller production and included a cover of 10cc's 'I'm Not in Love'. As a session player and collaborator she has worked with Solange and Blood Orange, and her live sets still centre on the cello and loop pedal.
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What festivals is Kelsey Lu playing in 2027?
Kelsey Lu is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Primavera Sound 2027, All Points East 2027.
Is Kelsey Lu playing Primavera Sound 2027?
Yes, Kelsey Lu is on the Primavera Sound 2027 lineup, June 2–6, 2027 at Parc del Fòrum, Barcelona, Spain. They play Friday, June 4.
Is Kelsey Lu playing All Points East 2027?
Yes, Kelsey Lu is on the All Points East 2027 lineup, August 27, 2027 at Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London, UK. They play Friday, August 27.
Where is Kelsey Lu from?
Kelsey Lu is from Charlotte, NC.
What was Kelsey Lu's first album?
Kelsey Lu's first album was Blood (2019). The latest is So Help Me God (2026).
What kind of music does Kelsey Lu play?
Kelsey Lu plays alt-r&b and experimental.