Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Friday, May 15, 2026
7:30 PM
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Scheduled
About This Event
At BAM, Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs brings together five acclaimed musicians and guest artists to present classical-style readings of material by Stevie Wonder. The evening also includes Remembering, a live dance work by the dance artist Stevie, whose choreography favors musical structure and ensemble presence. The program traces Wonder’s cross-genre reach through instrumental arrangement and movement.
About Stevie Wonder albums(song)
Now at BAM, **“Stevie Wonder albums”** sits within *Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs*, where selections from Wonder’s catalogue are re-scored in a classical framework. Stevie Wonder appears alongside premier musicians and a rotating roster of world-renowned guests, with emphasis on ensemble blend, clean articulation, and measured phrasing over solo display. In New York, this kind of cross-genre recontextualizing has long been part of the city’s concert life, and BAM provides a familiar setting for it. The result treats pop material as durable repertory, not nostalgia.
About the Artists
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder, a legendary figure in the music world, continues to enchant audiences with his timeless artistry and innovative spirit. Known for his pioneering influence across genres like R&B, pop, and jazz, Stevie's work transcends boundaries and speaks to the heart of music lovers everywhere.
World-renowned guests
World-renowned guests are typically acclaimed artists or performers from various disciplines, including music, theater, and dance, who are recognized for their significant contributions to the arts.
Five acclaimed musicians
A group of five recognized musicians, likely performing together in a concert or collaborative setting.
Guest artists
Guest artists are performers or ensembles invited to collaborate or perform at a venue, often bringing diverse styles and genres to the event.
Talented musicians
Talented musicians typically refers to a collective of skilled performers who play musical instruments or sing, often in various genres such as classical, jazz, or contemporary music.
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs is a dance artist whose work moves between concert stages and cross-genre collaborations. Their performance history includes projects with Les Arts Florissants, David Rivera y La Bámbula, Paul Beaubrun, Word.