Program Scientist for the International Space Station, Dr. Julie Robinson spoke at Idea Festival during an Idea Festival "Mash-up" event for all-access pass holders, sponsors and speakers only.
Upon first entering Idea Festival, one can't help but notice a yellow structure. I walked in and thought "That's new and strange; Idea Festival has added fair food." I thought it was a food vendor due to the "Tamales" sign at the top of the structure. Upon closer look, I realized it was a store art piece of sorts and on even closer inspection, realized I could go INTO the art exhibit.
Sometimes it is hard to explain why there is a certain amount of hype surrounding a new artist, but this is not the case with Janelle Monae. She is turning heads everywhere from Rolling Stone to Sound Opinions because she is just so hard to explain.
She is lauded by Puff Daddy and sings with members of Outkast – but she is not hip-hop.
