Stevie Wonder

Gallery number - 18

Singer, songwriter

An extraordinary songwriter, Stevie Wonder began writing and recording music at the tender age of 11. He would go on to become a pivotal figure in the world of Black music, leaving an indelible mark as both a musician and singer. If you have the opportunity to watch the film Summer of Soul, which chronicles the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, you'll witness a young Stevie Wonder mesmerizing the audience with his performance.

I remember asking my older cousin if he liked Stevie Wonder, to which he responded with a look of sheer astonishment and said, "You mean God." It was clear Stevie Wonder held a divine place in his heart.