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From the future of human space travel on the footsteps of the moon landing’s 50th Anniversary to a new digital frontier lead by blockchain, today SXSW announces Keynote Joseph Lubin and more Featured Speakers who are exploring what’s next across the worlds of technology, film, culture, music, and beyond. Read more: sxsw.com -
Wyclef Jean is considered a legend in the game. The man has come out with so many hit records, selling over 100 million albums worldwide and winning several Grammy awards over the course of his career. He continues to prove why he's such an important figure in the industry too, not slowing down his grind after spending three decades hard at work. We recently saw the artist collaborate with Canibus in August and as he prepares his upcoming project Wyclef Goes Back To School , he's back today with a few newcomers by his side. Read more: hotnewhiphop.com -
Wyclef Jean is taking a new turn in the spotlight with his first U.S. tour in a decade; the release of a new album, Carnival III , and “mixtape” called Wyclef Goes Back to School ; and a fresh focus on mentoring young musicians . The Grammy-winning musician, actor, and producer, who first made a name for himself in the early ‘90s as a member of the Fugees, has often compared music to “ drinking water ,” a natural and essential part of his life. Read more: foodnetwork.com -
An Alberta band got some micro-mentorship from a big-time musician last month. The only catch? The band members are a little bit country, and he’s a little more R&B. On Aug. 9, Landon Franson, guitarist and vocalist for The Dirt Rich Band, based in Kitscoty, Alta., about 220 kilometres east of Edmonton, took a one-on-one Skype call with Wyclef Jean. -
TV & Radio Presenter Jen Su chatted to Claudinette Jean of Fushá Designs at New York Fashion Week about her long-awaited Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Claudinette, who has designed for international celebritiesMary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, and the late Whitney Houston – was accompanied by husband, superstar rapper and musician Wyclef Jean, who provided the music for the fashion presentation at Pier 59 Studios. Read more: peoplemagazine.co.za -
On Thursday, September 6th multi-Grammy award winning and hitmaking platinum rapper, musician and singer Wyclef Jean will bring his 70-City "The Carnival Tour," to New York City's Sony Hall. Read more: broadwayworld.com -
For more than 20 years, musician extraordinaire Wyclef Jean has made an unforgettable mark on pop culture. From his chart-topping hits to humanitarian work, the Grammy winner is now embarking on a new mission to give young talent a voice in the industry. Wyclef plays the Howard Theatre tonight in support of his new mixtape, “Wyclef Goes Back To School.” He joined us alongside singer-songwriter Jazzy Amra. Source: wjla.com -
Wyclef Jean’s love of Haiti reverberates through everything he does, from the music he makes to the food he eats. “It’s part of my DNA,” he says about the country’s cuisine, talking up his love of conch, sauce Creole, and all kinds of fish. This year the musician, record producer, and actor has gone on a full U.S. tour for the first time in a decade. He has shows for the Carnival Tour coming up this month and in October, and his latest project, Wyclef Goes Back to School , comes out October 3. While he eats healthy to stay primed for the stage, he still indulges in his love of seafood, filet mignon, and … apple Martinis. Read all about it in this week’s Grub Street Diet. Read more: grubstreet.com -
Teachers get time off, but mentorship knows no bounds. The other day, Wyclef Jean settled into an armchair in a Los Angeles studio and logged on to Skype. He was wearing red vinyl high-tops and oversized aviator sunglasses. To do: video-chat with fledgling musicians. The session had been organized by Fiverr, an online marketplace for freelancers; for a fee of a hundred dollars, an artist could get twenty minutes of one-on-one mentorship from the former member of the Fugees. Read more: newyorker.com -
Lenny Kravitz and Wyclef Jean will talk about their music at the intimate Victoria Theater at NJPAC in Newark, as part of a new series entitled “An Evening With …” Since opening in 2008, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has presented more than 800 of these programs, which feature conversation and, often, an informal performance. The NJPAC series will be presented in association with the Grammy Museum Experience, which opened last year, housing memorabilia displays and more at Newark’s Prudential Center. Read more: njarts.com
