13/05/2026
Today we celebrate the birthday of Stevie Wonder — one of the rare artists whose music feels less like entertainment and more like human truth translated into sound.
From the first time I saw him in New York — at a private event for a microship for blind people that I somehow managed to sneak into — to the many performances I witnessed over the years, his presence has stayed with me as a kind of light.
What moves me most about Stevie is not only the musical genius of albums like Innervisions or Songs in the Key of Life, but the depth of humanity within them. Joy, political consciousness, spirituality, heartbreak, tenderness — all existing in the same breath. He transformed blindness into an extraordinary way of seeing the world.
His work has profoundly influenced my life, musically and personally. An eternal reminder that true artistry is inseparable from empathy, courage, and soul. ☀️
Happy birthday Stevie Wonder ❤️🎶🌹