Kanye West, The Strokes for Coachella 2011 line-up

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Image caption, Kanye West will play this year's Coachella festival in April

Kanye West is among the artists confirmed for this year's Coachella festival held at the Empire Polo Field, Indio, California.

Taking place between 15-17 April other bands set to appear include Kings Of Leon, The Strokes and Arcade Fire.

Mumford & Sons, Cee Lo Green, Plan B, Eliza Doolittle, Tinie Tempah, Ellie Goulding and Scissor Sisters will also play.

Last year's festival was headlined by Jay-Z, Muse and Gorillaz.

Kanye West's appearance will be the rapper's first headlining slot since the release of his most recent album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

He'll top the bill on the final night of the three-day festival alongside Duran Duran and The National.