Grammy award-winning Wyclef Jean is set to headline the 31st Annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta scheduled for March 3-6, 2011. This free performance will be closing celebration of the three-day event on Sunday, March 6, 2011 on Kim Sha Beach.
Wyclef first gained fame as part of the popular group The Fugees, before beginning his solo career in the late 1990’s. Throughout his career, he has teamed up with many of the world’s most well-known artists, and has made significant musical contributions through all music genres.
In the past year, Wyclef ran Haiti’s presidential elections, in a bid to help improve life for residents. Although his political candidature was denied, he continues with great success to raise awareness for the country and financial support to the island through his foundation, Yele Haiti.
“St. Maarten is honored to welcome an artist who is active in his local community and a positive spokesman for the region,” said said Regina LaBega, Director of Tourism for the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau.
