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 ...

*On September 28, 1976, Stevie Wonder released his 18th studio album, Songs In The Key of Life, which would go on to become his most important and influential work. Alongside Marvin Gaye’s What’s ...

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

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists in history have managed to shape music and culture as profoundly as Stevie Wonder. His talent is unmatched, his vision—despite being blind—has shaped the sound of ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Sometimes the best musical journeys start when you wander off the beaten path. This being my second time writing about Stevie Wonder, I can honestly say his music feels even more ...

It’s been long understood that Stevie Wonder recorded many more songs for his 1976 double album Songs in the Key of Life than were released. While 17 tracks appeared on the LP, in addition to a song ...

You might not think of Stevie Wonder when you hear these songs, but he was the mastermind behind each and every one of them.