Songs in the Key of Life at 50: A Conversation with Stevie Wonder's Collaborators

ADMISSION: Admission is free and open to everyone. Reservations required. RSVP DESCRIPTION: Released in September 1976, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life remains one of the defining achievements in popular music. 50 years later, we celebrate this landmark album with a rare gathering of artists and collaborators who bring firsthand perspectives on its creation, Wonder’s extraordinary process, and the musical world that surrounded it. The evening will bring together an extraordinary group of musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and DJ's whose connections to Wonder and the world of Songs in the Key of Life span the stage, studio, and generations. Among the participants are: > Greg Phillinganes, who joined Wonder’s Wonderlove band in 1976 and began a decades-long musical relationship with him > Nathan Watts, bassist and longtime Wonder musical director who performed on Songs in the Key of Life > Angela Winbush, acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, and producer who was a member of Wonderlove and part of Wonder’s musical circle > Deniece Williams, celebrated singer and songwriter who was a member of Wonderlove before launching her acclaimed solo career > Susaye Greene, distinguished singer and songwriter who contributed vocals to Songs in the Key of Life and later co-wrote “I Can’t Help It” with Wonder for Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall > Raymond Pounds, drummer and key member of Wonder’s musical circle whose work included performances on Songs in