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 ...

Caity Weaver’s 10-hour holiday music playlist guarantees an event to remember. By Alex Barron, Lynn Levy, Sophia Lanman and Pat McCusker Seventy-one tracks that asked big questions, found new kinship ...

It’s time to dance! In honor of Black History Month, we've put together a playlist of songs that have moved the needle of the culture, documented the times, inspired or have just moved us to dance.

(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 ...

In 1976, legendary singer Stevie Wonder released his most critically-acclaimed album, Songs in the Key of Life. This iconic body of work, which boasts 17 tracks across four sides, went on to win Album ...

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