Lauryn Hill in concert

Lauryn Hill, one of the most celebrated entertainers of the year, makes her Hawaii debut Oct. 13 at the Blaisdell Center Arena.

Tickets go on sale 9 a.m. Saturday at the Blaisdell box office and all Tickets Plus outlets or by phone at 526-4400.

Hill's debut album in 1998, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," sold triple platinum and won several other awards, including three MTV awards, three Soul Train awards, four Grammy awards and four NAACP awards.

Hill also was lead singer of the Fugees, the largest selling rap group of all time.

"The concept of 'Miseducation' is not really
miseducation at all. ... it's really about things that you've
learned outside of school, outside of what society
deems appropriate and mandatory."

Lauryn Hill
AWARD WINNING POP DIVA

"Miseducation" is a deeply personal album for Hill, running the gamut from affairs of the heart to socio-political issues.

In a published interview, Hill said "The concept of 'Miseducation' is not really miseducation at all. To me, it's more or less switching the terminology ... it's really about things that you've learned outside of school, outside of what society deems appropriate and mandatory."

The Fugees' second album, "The Score," racked up sales of more than 17 million units.

Hill was described by Public Enemy's Chuck D as "sunlight" and a "Bob Marley of the 21st century."

IN CONCERT Who: Lauryn Hill When: Wednesday, Oct. 13 Where: Blaisdell Concert Hall Cost: All seats $45 Call: 526-4400

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