His talents were evident from his preteen years. At 12, “Little Stevie” Wonder caught the ear of Berry Gordy in 1961, impressing the Motown founder with the vocal talents he displayed in his church ...

Uncover the journey of funk music, showcasing its rhythmic roots and the top funk songs that illustrate its lasting cultural ...

Picking a “first dance” isn’t always easy. While some couples have one song they claim as their own, others rely on popularity to decide what they will dance to on one of the most important days of ...

The incomparable Stevie Wonder is one of the most famous singer/songwriters in R&B and soul music. And while most of his biggest songs were sung by Stevie Wonder himself, he also penned a few gorgeous ...

Songs In The Key of Life was a collaborative effort, with notable artists such as Herbie Hancock, Nathan Watts, George Benson, Michael Sembello, Greg Phillinganes, Ray Parker Jr., Deniece Williams, ...

This is the first episode of a new series on All Songs Considered, hosted by NPR Music critic Ann Powers and editor. Most of ...

Just before the pandemic spurred a nearly two-year shutdown for Michigan Opera Theatre, the Dance Theatre of Harlem was the last to stage a performance at the Detroit Opera House. So it’s fitting that ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Pick Robert Garland’s “Higher Ground” combines classical ballet and vernacular Black dance to sharpen the social commentary in Wonder songs ...

UPDATE (May 24): Stevie Wonder had a surprise in store after he delivered the commencement address at the Peabody Conservatory’s graduation ceremony at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland ...

Stevie Wonder is a musical genius, and even people who don’t necessarily care for all of his music would probably agree with that. Blind almost since birth, he has always had a nearly superhuman ...