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Wyclef Jean, coming to Charlotte, marks 20 years of ‘The Carnival’ with New Chapter

In 1997, after the phenomenal success of the Fugees – the hip-hop trio he founded with Lauryn Hill and Pras – Wyclef Jean released his solo debut, “The Carnival.”

Anchored by the huge single “Gone Til November,” the album was a double platinum smash in the U.S. that drew on Jean’s global influences. He followed it up with another global feel-good sequel, “The Carnival Vol. 2: Memoirs of an Immigrant,” in 2007. He’ll release Vol. 3 in September. On the eve of his concert Thursday at Neighborhood Theatre, he spoke to The Observer about the new album, the anniversary and prophetic lyrics.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/arts-culture/article166230427.html#storylink=cpy