Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs
Saturday, May 16, 2026
7:30 PM
BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music)
30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Scheduled
About This Event
At BAM the program presents Stevie Wonder's songs reworked in a classical idiom, performed by an ensemble of musicians and notable guest artists. The evening also includes Remembering, a live dance piece by the artist billed as Stevie: A Life in the Key of Songs, whose choreography favors clarity and foregrounds musical structure and ensemble presence.
About Songs in the Key of Life(album)
Released in 1976 as a double LP on Motown’s Tamla imprint, Stevie Wonder’s *Songs in the Key of Life* traces everyday life—love, faith, injustice, joy—through a writer-producer at the height of his 1970s run. At BAM, the music is reframed in a classical idiom, with premier musicians and rotating, world‑renowned guests emphasizing ensemble balance and exact phrasing over front‑of‑stage display. In New York, where Wonder has long been a civic presence on stages and in public causes, the album reads as a social document as much as a pop record. Its critical strength is how personal scenes and public questions occupy the same musical space.
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.
Esteemed musicians and notable guests
Esteemed musicians and notable guests typically include various performers and artists who participate in concerts or events at venues like BAM, showcasing a range of musical styles and genres.
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.