Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

LookOUT Fest, Circle Jerks, Holy Fawn, Bernell Jones II, Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, and a Buddy Holly Birthday tribute

"...him a valuable hired gun for Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and the Philip Harper Quintet. Backed by the..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Panel Recap: The New Marketplace of Music Royalties

In the long run, streaming will pay artists more than pennies

"...In discussing the Music Modernization Act, industry professionals including Wyclef Jean shared how musicians and songwriters can get their..."

March 16, 2021 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

Faster Than Sound: Triangulating SXSW Music Online

Artist, industry, and local representatives break down the fest

"...Livestream & XR." On making money without gigs, Grammy-winner Wyclef Jean enters "The New Marketplace of Music Royalties." The..."

March 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...Robert A. Celetsin; and Grammy award-winning musician and actor Wyclef Jean...."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...Robert A. Celetsin; and Grammy award-winning musician and actor Wyclef Jean...."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Summit on Race in America: Songwriters in the Round Panel Recap

Multiple generations of black artists push for music in schools

"...Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III), and Fugees icon Wyclef Jean shared a similar sentiment during a panel moderated..."

April 10, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Music News: Father John Misty, Jenny Lewis, and Toro y Moi Give Way to Music Week

What’s what so far at SXSW Music

"...Family Hour drew huge lines at Central Presbyterian, with Wyclef Jean’s improvisations making the biggest splash...."

March 13, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Photos from Day 5 of SXSW 2019

"...Wyclef Jean..."

March 13, 2019 Photo Gallery

SXSW Music Review: Tiny Desk Family Hour

Nine sanctified mini concerts debut a future SX staple

"...over a piano and reverberated apocalyptic hymnals. Fugees legend Wyclef Jean came next, his entrance eliciting shrieks. Jean worked..."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Libby Webster

SXSW 2019 Reveals Initial Artist List

Amanda Palmer, Oh Sees, Laura Jane Grace, Swervedriver and 236 more

"...Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers, and Fugees founder Wyclef Jean...."

Oct. 17, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...Valerie Jarrett (repping the Cities, Government & Politics track), Wyclef Jean (Music Industry & Culture), Starbucks chairman emeritus Howard..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Playback: SXSW Again Pivots on Rap

Hip-hop sustains the Festival's star power

"...a lineup stacked with venerated OGs like the Roots, Wyclef Jean, DMC, RZA, Bun B, and Talib Kweli. Barred-out..."

March 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...a lyrically bold opus, sprawling with Black Power transcendence. Wyclef Jean..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...include “Everyday We Lit” rapper YFN Lucci, Fugees Haitian Wyclef Jean, and Canadian post-punk breakouts Ought...."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Euphoria’s Urban Upsurge

Young Thug and Wiz Khalifa spike weekend EDM fest

"...unloaded a fast sequence of fan favorites to start: “Wyclef Jean,” “Memo,” “Swizz Beatz,” “With Them.” His performance style..."

April 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music 2017: Friday

"...Wyclef Jean..."

March 18, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Music Live: Prince Tribute

Free Auditorium Shores “partyup” rages like 1999

"...While Wyclef Jean got top pre-show billing, he joined on guitar..."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW: Week Two

Your guide to free events on SXSW's second weekend

"...headlines on Thursday with a tribute to Prince (featuring Wyclef Jean among others) on Friday. Bitter Pills, Residente, and..."

March 17, 2017 Features Feature by Tucker Whatley

Playback: Austin Music Awards (On Everything)

Austin Music Industry Awards down, here come the 2016/17 AMAs and a slew of SXSW buzz acts

"...Residente (March 16), and a Prince tribute led by Wyclef Jean and early purple brigade bandmates Andre Cymone and..."

March 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sunday SOS Record Reviews

Jeffery (Atlantic)

"...openly referring to his fiancée Jerrika, especially "RiRi" and Wyclef Jean-assisted standout "Kanye West." Young Thug's typical trapped-out accoutrement..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music: Live at the BBQ

Wyclef Jean, Trae tha Truth, Bun B, 2 Chainz, DJ Khaled, Nas

"...to win.” Fighting this invisible force, he brought out Wyclef Jean, 2 Chainz, and Bun B, who rapped his..."

March 18, 2016 SXSW Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Live Shot: Wyclef Jean

Haitian MC turns in a performance for the ages

"...a SXSW Interview on Thursday at the Convention Center, Wyclef Jean sounded like a man with something to prove:..."

March 20, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Music: Thursday

"...Wyclef Jean..."

March 20, 2015 Photo Gallery

SXSW Q&A: Wyclef Jean

“I am the most famous Haitian in my century, right?”

"...Haitian hip-hop mogul Wyclef Jean, showcasing midnight tonight at Gatsby, ran a 2010..."

March 19, 2015 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Thursday Interview

"...Wyclef Jean 12mid, Gatsby..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: SXSW Mission Statement

Six lists to get you through SXSW 2015

"...crescendo this year, stocked with classics (Snoop Dogg, Nas, Wyclef Jean), hit-makers (Wiz Khalifa, J. Cole, Big Sean), critical..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Rap Reigns at SXSW

Snoop Dogg crowns SXSW hip-hop as keynote, the Cherubs may have topped Heroin Man, and Sparkplug becomes part of musicians’ shared economy

"...and rhymes of rap's finest gamers, with giants including Wyclef Jean, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, T-Pain, J. Cole, and Big..."

March 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Leela James

Soul stirrers

"...Kanye West, Raphael Saadiq, and Wyclef Jean endorsed this 26-year-old L.A. native's 2005 debut, A..."

June 5, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

K'Naan

Thursday

"...school, and fuck you immigration"), "Fire in Freetown" more Wyclef Jean than Emmanuel Jal. He's also in the Fugees'..."

March 20, 2009 Music Review by Chase Hoffberger

Reefer Madness: Bush Pardons Hip-Hop Artist

John Forté was dealt harsh sentence under draconian drug law

"...Fugees' 1996 album, The Score, and later toured with Wyclef Jean. Sales of his first solo effort, Poly Sci,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

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