Fugees reunite for anniversary tour
HIP-hop group The Fugees, which comprises Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, have reunited to announce their first tour in 25 years and first shows in 15 years, celebrating the anniversary of their blockbuster 1996 album The Score.
The 12-city tour launched on Wednesday with a show in New York.
That New York show is in support of Global Citizen Live, a global broadcast event “calling on world leaders to defend the planet and defeat poverty”, to air tomorrow on SABC2 at 10pm.
The rest of the tour, which is presented by Diaspora Calling and produced by Live Nation, will begin on November 2 at United Center in Chicago and cross the US before concluding in Nigeria and Ghana.
The Fugees charitable fund will partner with Global Citizen to work on philanthropic initiatives around the tour.
In a statement with the announcement, Hill said: “The Fugees have a complex but impactful history. I wasn’t even aware the 25th anniversary had arrived until someone brought it to my attention.
“I decided to honour this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite, perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world.”
Jean added: “As I celebrate 25 years with The Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music, we would be a movement. We would be a voice for the unheard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful.” |