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True to her name  Heads Music  Artist “Jazzy Amra” from the Bronx is just that, a little Jazz and R&B mixed with a soulful Hip-Hop edge. Hailing from the Boogie Down Bronx, Kingsbridge Road to be exact Jazzy Amra is Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Wyclef Jean’s (from the Legendary Fugees) protege. Making heavy waves in the industry with a dope new sound that is definitely lacking in today’s musical climate Jazzy’s voice and undeniable aura put her on the radar. Working with her mentor Wyclef, Harlem Rapper Dave East and others Jazzy is making her mark. Read more:  thehypemagazine.com

From the future of human space travel on the footsteps of the moon landing’s 50th Anniversary to a new digital frontier lead by blockchain, today SXSW announces  Keynote Joseph Lubin  and  more Featured Speakers  who are exploring what’s next across the worlds of technology, film, culture, music, and beyond. Read more: sxsw.com

Wyclef Jean is taking a new turn in the spotlight with his first  U.S. tour  in a decade; the release of a new album,  Carnival III , and “mixtape” called  Wyclef Goes Back to School ; and a fresh focus on  mentoring   young musicians . The Grammy-winning musician, actor, and producer, who first made a name for himself in the early ‘90s as a member of the Fugees, has often compared music to “ drinking water ,” a natural and essential part of his life. Read more: foodnetwork.com

TV & Radio Presenter  Jen Su  chatted to Claudinette Jean  of Fushá Designs  at New York Fashion Week about her long-awaited Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Claudinette, who has designed for international celebritiesMary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, and the late Whitney Houston – was accompanied by husband, superstar rapper and musician Wyclef Jean, who provided the music for the fashion presentation at Pier 59 Studios. Read more: peoplemagazine.co.za

Wyclef Jean’s love of Haiti reverberates through everything he does, from the music he makes to the food he eats. “It’s part of my DNA,” he says about the country’s cuisine, talking up his love of conch, sauce Creole, and all kinds of fish. This year the musician, record producer, and actor has gone on a full U.S. tour for the first time in a decade. He has  shows  for the Carnival Tour coming up this month and in October, and his latest project,  Wyclef Goes Back to School , comes out October 3. While he eats healthy to stay primed for the stage, he still indulges in his love of seafood, filet mignon, and … apple Martinis. Read all about it in this week’s Grub Street Diet. Read more: grubstreet.com