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 ...

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

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, ...

Writer, musician and music industry entrepreneur Nabil Ayers’s memoir “My Life in the Sunshine” tells the story of growing up barely knowing his famous father, the jazz musician Roy Ayers. In The ...