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November 29, 2007

Wyclef Jean Q&A: How the Ex-Fugee Got His Groove Back

"I feel like 1997 again. I feel like Wyclef can hold his own."
November 15, 2007

Future of Music: Wyclef Jean
July 29, 2005

In Brief: Wyclef, Elton

Wyclef Jean joins the jam, Elton John rocks Rome
May 18, 2005

Wyclef Makes "Musician"

Rapper is at work on album, film scores, benefits

The Carnival Volume II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)

Is there such a thing as too eclectic? Since his dynamic 1997 solo debut, The Carnival, the Haitian ex-Fugee has seemed out to prove his many and varied talents: He sings, raps, produces, plays guitar (and several other instruments), speaks English, French, Spanish and Creole (and a few other...

2007 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

Welcome To Haiti Creole 101

2004

The Preacher's Son

2003

Greatest Hits

2003

Masquerade

2002

The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II A Book

2000

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As a member of the Fugees, Haitian-born Brooklyn-raised guitarist Wyclef Jean helped bring a bit of traditional musicality, social awareness, and boho-Caribbean style to hip-hop in the mid-'90s. His solo efforts extend that work far beyond hip-hop: They're showcases for his agile guitar playing and a rhythmic repertoire that includes reggae, calypso, Haitian compass, and other Caribbean styles.
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