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MUMBAI:
Vh1, a 24-hour international music and lifestyle channel,
is bringing Wyclef Jean to perform live first time in India
for Vh1 Handpicked.
Jean's
tour will begin on 16 April in Bangalore, followed by Pune
on 18 April and Mumbai on 19 April.
 Popularly
known as a member of the legendary trio The Fugees, Jean has
gone on to release platinum solo albums with hits like Maria
Maria (with guitar legend Carlos Santana) and Hips
Don't Lie (with pop/Latino sensation Shakira).
"I
have many Indian composers and artists that are dear friends.
I have performed with them over the many years of my career
as a solo artist and with the Fugees," said Jean. "This
is my first trip to India and I am hoping my fans will love
to see me perform live."
Vh1
associate GM Ferzad Palia said, "This is the second year
we are hosting 'Handpicked' and we are glad we got the opportunity
to present Wyclef Jean to his ardent fans on his first tour
to India. Our commitment to Vh1 Handpicked is evident
as we bring to India international chartbusters of tomorrow
and present them live in your city."
In
addition to singing, rapping and playing guitar, Jean has
established himself as a producer and has collaborated with
an array of artists including U2 frontman Bono, Santana, Shakira,
Destiny's Child and Black Eyed Peas. He is also known for
participating in charity benefit shows for a variety of causes,
including aid for his native Haiti.
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