He sang in his church choir, learned to play harmonica, piano, and drums without formal instruction, and quickly demonstrated an uncanny ability to master nearly any instrument placed before him.
Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Judkins on May 13, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan, is one of the most extraordinary musical talents in popular music history. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Detroit, where he was raised by his mother, Lula Mae Hardaway, after his parents separated. Wonder was born six weeks premature, and the high concentration of oxygen used in
Known for blending bossa nova, samba, and jazz with pop.
Sérgio Mendes is a Brazilian musician known for blending bossa nova, samba, and jazz with a distinct pop sound. Over his long career, Mendes has become a globally recognized figure in Brazilian music and has had significant influence on popularizing the genre outside of Brazil. Sérgio Santos Mendes was born on February 11, 1941, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
