Eddie, I can't say that I'm a fan of "funk" music or Janelle Monae, but as someone who plays both piano and cello, I must object to your characterization of the jazz and classical stylings of the Ahn trio as "a snooze" during the White House state dinner this week. Classical music lovers unite!
On the other hand, I was a bit disappointed the White House didn't invite an Occupy Wall Street drum circle to provide percussion...