ABOUT KELLINDO PARKER
Versatile guitarist who has written, produced and arranged music across a wide range of genres, including funk, rock and R&B. He has toured the world with a number of big name artists, most notably Janelle Monae , with whom he began working in 2006.
His first job as a touring guitarist came when he was a teenager, when he was enlisted as a member of saxophonist Maceo Parker 's band.
He is mentioned by name in Janelle Monae 's song "Cold War" from her 2010 album The ArchAndroid.
In addition to Maceo Parker , he is the nephew of Melvin Parker, who played in James Brown 's band.
He toured Brazil with Amy Winehouse shortly before the singer's death.
