25 Years of 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' (Silver Liner Notes)

[REBROADCAST FROM August 24, 2023] Onetime Fugees frontwoman Lauryn Hill released her solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, on August 25, 1998. It debuted at number one on the album charts, won the Grammy for album of the year, and is now considered by many to be one of the greatest albums of all time. To date, it remains Hill’s only solo studio album. As part of our 25th-anniversary album series Silver Liner Notes, we’re joined by poet, essayist, and author Hanif Abdurraqib to discuss the album’s legacy and Lauryn Hill’s career. Also joining is Karen Good Marable , who wrote the 1998 Vibe cover story on Hill. This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar .