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Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe


Background information
Birth name Janelle Monáe Robinson
Born December 1, 1985
Origin Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Genre(s) Pop
Indie Pop
Soul
Funk
Dance-punk
Hip-hop
Years active 2003—present
Label(s) Atlantic Records
Bad Boy Records
Website Website



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Bob Geldof Announced As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Festival 2011

January 13, 2011
Bob Geldof Announced As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Festival 2011Bob Geldof has been revealed as the keynote speaker and showcase performer for the SXSW Festival 2011.

The Boomtown Rats singer will perform at the festival as well as speak on the festival's 25th Anniversary on March 17, St. Patricks Day.

The festival, which takes places from March 11-20, traditionally mixes new live music with industry conferences.

Acts for this year's festival include Bombay Bicycle Club, Chapel Club, The Naked and Famous and Pulled Apart By Horses.

(by Holly Frith)



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