For many, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was an emotional manifesto. The Grammy award-winning album carved a new groove into the pop music of 1998 and brought neo-soul to the forefront. Lauryn Hill also peppered her songs some pretty raw narratives about love, motherhood and growing up as a woman of colour that garnered her a passionate global fan base. She's been in and out of the spotlight since (get a thorough catch-up on that from this great Still Processing episode) and only recently started performing songs from the seminal album live again.
Now you get the chance to hear Hill's distinctive voice power through hits like 'Doo Wop (That Thing)', 'Ex-Factor', 'Everything is Everything', and 'When It Hurts So Bad' in the mother flippin' flesh with a suite of Australian shows just announced. Coming to Sidney Myer Music Bowl in early Feb next year, she'll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a special appearance by hip-hop star Nas. Tickets go on sale midday Tue Sep 11, so start your digital queuing prep, this is going to sell fast.