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A popular musician "Stevie Wonder" spurred a campaign to declare the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King a National holiday, and a petition gathered so many supporting signatures
that it was declared the largest petition for an issue in U.S. history.
January 15 is the birthday of the Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and
was declared a holiday in 1983.




Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Leader, Humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Born on January 15, 1929.



Born: May 13, 1950


b. Steveland Judkins, 13 May 1950, Saginaw, Michigan, USA. Born Judkins, Wonder now prefers to be known as Steveland Morris after his
mother's married name. Placed in an incubator immediately after his
birth, baby Steveland was given too much oxygen, causing Steveland to
suffer permanent blindness. Despite this handicap, Wonder began to learn the piano at the age of seven, and had also mastered drums and
harmonica by the age of nine. After his family moved to Detroit in 1954,
Steveland joined a church choir, the gospel influence on his music
balanced by the R&B of Ray Charles and Sam Cooke being played on his
transistor radio.



In 1961, he was discovered by Ronnie White of the Miracles, who arranged an audition at Motown Records. Berry Gordy immediately signed Steveland to the label, renaming him Little Stevie
Wonder (the “Little” was dropped in 1964). Wonder was placed in the care of writer/producer Clarence Paul, who supervised his early recordings. These accentuated his prodigal talents as a multi-instrumentalist, but did not represent a clear musical direction.





In 1963, however, the release of the ebullient live recording “Fingertips (Part 2)” established his commercial success, and Motown quickly marketed him on a series of albums as “the 12-year-old genius” in an attempt to link him with the popularity of “the genius”, Ray Charles. Attempts to repeat the success of “Fingertips” proved abortive, and Wonder's career was placed on hold during 1964 while his voice was breaking. He re-emerged in 1965 with a sound that was much closer to the Motown mainstream, scoring a worldwide hit with the dance-orientated “Uptight (Everything's Alright)”, which he co-wrote with Henry Cosby and Sylvia Moy. This began a run of US Top 40 hits that continued unbroken (apart from seasonal Christmas releases) for over six years.




From 1965-70, Stevie Wonder was marketed like the other major Motown stars, recording material that was chosen for him by the label's executives, and issuing albums that mixed conventional soul compositions with pop standards. His strong humanitarian principles were allowed expression on his version of Bob Dylan's “Blowin' In The Wind” and Ron Miller's “A Place In The Sun” in 1966. He co-wrote almost all of his singles from 1967 onwards, and also began to collaborate on releases by other Motown artists, most notably co-writing Smokey Robinson And The Miracles' hit “The Tears Of A Clown”, and writing and producing the (Detroit) Spinners' “It's A Shame”.





His contract with Motown expired in 1971; rather than re-signing immediately, as the label expected, Wonder financed the recording of two albums of his own material, playing almost all the
instruments himself, and experimenting for the first time with more
ambitious musical forms. He pioneered the use of the synthesizer in
black music, and also widened his lyrical concerns to take in racial
problems and spiritual questions. Wonder then used these recordings as a lever to persuade Motown to offer a more open contract, which gave him total artistic control over his music, plus the opportunity to hold the
rights to the music publishing in his own company, Black Bull Music. He
celebrated the signing of the deal with the release of the solo
recordings, Where I'm Coming From and Music Of My Mind, which despite
lukewarm critical reaction quickly established him at the forefront of
black music.





Talking Book in 1972 combined the artistic advances of recent albums with major commercial success, producing glorious hit singles with the polyrhythmic funk of “Superstition” and the crafted ballad, “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”. Wonder married fellow Motown
artist Syreeta on 14 September 1970; he premiered many of his new
production techniques on Syreeta (1972) and Stevie Wonder Presents
Syreeta (1974), for which he also wrote most of the material.
Innervisions (1973) consolidated his growth and success with Talking
Book, bringing further hit singles with the socially aware “Living For
The City” and “Higher Ground'. Later that year, Wonder was seriously
injured in a car accident; his subsequent work was tinged with the
awareness of mortality, fired by his spiritual beliefs. The release of
Fulfillingness” First Finale in 1974 epitomized this more austere
approach. The double album Songs In The Key Of Life (1976) was widely
greeted as his most ambitious and satisfying work to date. It showed a
mastery and variety of musical forms and instruments, offering a joyous
tribute to Duke Ellington on “Sir Duke”, and heralding a pantheon of
major black figures on “Black Man”. This confirmed Wonder's status as
one of the most admired musicians and songwriters in contemporary music.


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Surprisingly, after this enormous success, no new recordings surfaced for over three years, as Wonder concentrated on perfecting the soundtrack music to the documentary film, The Secret Life Of Plants. This primarily instrumental double album was greeted with disappointing reviews and sales. Wonder quickly delivered the highly successful Hotter Than July in 1980, which included a tribute song for the late Dr. Martin Luther King, “Happy Birthday”, and a notable essay in reggae form on “Masterblaster
(Jamming)”. The failure of his film project brought an air of caution
into Wonder's work, and delays and postponements were now a consistent factor in his recording process. After compiling the retrospective double album Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium I in 1982, which included four new recordings alongside the cream of his post-1971 work, Wonder scheduled an album entitled People Move Human Play in 1983. This never appeared; instead, he composed the soundtrack music for the movie The Woman In Red, which included his biggest-selling single to date, the sentimental ballad “I Just Called To Say I Loved You”. The album on which he had been working since 1980 eventually appeared in 1985 as In
Square Circle. Like his next project, Characters in 1987, it heralded a
return to the accessible, melodic music of the previous decade, but the
unadventurous nature of both projects, and the heavy expectations
engendered by the delay in their release, led to a disappointing
reception from critics and public alike.




Wonder's status as an elder statesman of black music, and a champion of black rights, was boosted by his campaign in the early 80s to have the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King celebrated as a national holiday in the USA.



This request was granted by President Reagan, and the first Martin Luther King Day was celebrated on 15 January 1986 with a concert at which Wonder topped the bill. Besides his own recordings, Wonder has been generous in offering his services as a writer, producer, singer or
musician to other performers. His most public collaborations included
work with Paul McCartney, which produced a cloying but enormous hit,
“Ebony And Ivory”, Gary Byrd, Michael Jackson, and Eurythmics, and on
the benefit records by USA For Africa and Dionne Warwick And Friends.
Conversation Peace in 1995 was an average album with no outstanding
songs, but our expectation of Wonder is different to that of most other
artists. He could release 10 indifferent, poor, weak or spectacular
records over the next 20 years and nothing would change our fixed
perception of him and of the body of outstanding music he has produced
since 1963.



A Time To Love



Stevie Wonder's highly anticipated new album, A Time To Love, arrives as a wake-up call to the restorative powers of love, and, according to
Stevie, the timing couldn't be better. “My thing has never been about
creating music on some sort of schedule,” says Stevie. “When creating
music you have to live life - be inspired by life - to create
experiences that are worth sharing with the world. A Time To Love is
saying that there is a need, now, more than ever, to bring love back
into the forefront.”



New songs including the first single, “So What The Fuss,” “From The Bottom Of My Heart,” and the aptly titled “Positivity,” have Wonder enthusiasts already pegging the new disc as
another leap in the singer/songwriter's incredible musical canon. “I'm
asked all the time to talk about my work, but I don't ever compare one
song against another,” says Wonder. “I really do seek to create music
that is timeless. I love all kinds of music, all styles. The music today
- whether it's mine or another artist - is as relevant and as
significant as the music from yesterday. When I sit down to write, it's
all an expression of energy, and the particular song that comes is the
form I choose to adapt to that energy. Each project takes on its own
life, and the songs from A Time To Love are the most appropriate for the
statement I wanted to make.”



Fellow Motown artist, India.Arie, joins Wonder on the title song, “A Time To Love,” co-writing the song with Stevie. “I gave her the concept and some of the words, and she did
what she always does, her usual masterful job with the lyric
presentation.”


A Time To Love continues Wonder's dialogue with music fans who've come to rely on the singer/songwriter's spirited optimism. “The time is right again for this kind of conversation,” says
Stevie. “And we're talking about all forms of love. Love you have for a
significant other. Love for a spouse, for your brother or sister, for
humankind. The love of your faith. Whatever your passion is, this
project was made with every level of love in mind.”


Born Steveland Morris in Saginaw, Michigan in 1950, Wonder enters his fifth decade as one of the most prolific artists in music history, delivering 35 U.S. albums - 28 major studio releases - with album sales totaling more than 72 million units. The singer/songwriter has scored more than 30 Top Ten Hits, 11 #1 Pop singles, winning 19 Grammys (and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in '96) and a host of other awards, including, most recently, Billboard's 2004 Century Award. His contribution to worldwide social and political change is just as impressive, with Wonder championing the effort to make Martin Luther King's birthday a national holiday, as well as becoming a driving force behind 1985's USA For Africa campaign.



Honored at the 22nd Kennedy Center Honors in 1999, President Clinton remarked: “In so many ways (Wonder) has helped to compose the remaining passages of Dr. King's legacy.” But it is Wonder's songwriting legacy that has inexorably connected him to the world. From Motown prodigy to groundbreaking innovator, he has always believed in music as a transformational force.



As one critic wrote about Wonder's ingenious musical techniques: “He was simply the best at humanizing synthesizers.'” His mind bending fusion of innovative beats and ear-to-the street lyrical sensibilities single-handedly revitalized American songwriting in the '70's. Wonder forged his diverging styles into a trademark sound, putting his musical signature on an epic quartet of albums that would change music forever - 1972's Talking Book, 1973's Innervisions, 1974's Fullfillingness' First Finale, and 1976's Songs In The Key Of Life. By decade's end, Wonder had garnered a record 15 Grammys, as well as numerous other awards. He was now cited by critics and fans alike as, arguably, the most important songwriter of his generation. The songs tethered during this era, from “Superstition,” and “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life,” to “Living In The City,” from “Higher Ground,” to “You Haven't Done Nothin',” from “Boogie On Reggae
Woman,” to “I Wish” and “Sir Duke,” confirmed Wonder's status as a
national treasure.



He continued his hit making journey in the decades to follow, penning, among other classics, his 1982 collaboration with Paul McCartney, “Ebony And Ivory,” which remained #1 for seven
weeks in a row. 1984's The Woman In Red soundtrack produced the enduring classic “I Just Called To Say I Love You,” yet another #1 hit that
netted him an Academy Award.



In 1989 wonder was inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame along side none other than the Rolling Stones. As if to prove even Wonder's rock roots had come full circle - the
Stones were the only band he chose to tour with when debuting his
breakthrough masterpiece, “Superstition” in 1972.


The '90's brought exciting new opportunities for Wonder, with his influence on the new breed of hip hop artists evident when Coolio fused Wonder's “Pastime Paradise,” for his 1995 smash “Gangsta's Paradise.” Countless more hip hop stars would pay homage to Wonder, including Public Enemy and Jay-Z, citing his tremendous influence over the genre, and morphing other Wonder nuggets into revamped hip hop gems. Two recent Stevie Wonder collections capture the depth of his amazing career, At The Close Of The Century, 1999's first authorized box set, a 4 CD, 70 song collection with additional bonus tracks. 2002 marked the release of The Definitive Collection, a 21 song CD, including 15 of Wonder's #1's. The compilation includes songs from 1963-1985, and was universally hailed as one of the finer musical retrospectives ever released, capturing one of the most integral American artist's at the top of his game.



The new millennium found music fans marveling at Wonder's incredible staying power, acknowledging the brilliance of his 40-plus year career with a slew of awards. Inducted into the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame in
2002, he was the first African American to be awarded the Johnny Mercer Award in 2004, in recognition of a lifetime of outstanding creative
works. At the end of the year he was presented with Billboard's highest
honor for creative achievement, The Billboard Century Award, whose past honorees include George Harrison, Joni Mitchell, and John Mellencamp, among others. In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine cited four Wonder albums in their list of the 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time, including Innervisions (#23) and Songs In The Key Of Life (#56).

As Wonder gets ready to add another album to his legacy, he muses about the mystery of creativity in a world hungering for a message. “Ever since Songs In The Key Of Life I feel it's been a blessing from God in giving me the titles, but ultimately, all songs must stand on their own. I've
always written about love, but the ones that spoke to me the loudest are
the ones you'll find On A Time To Love.”



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Jazzy Blues and Funky Rhythms with a Rich Soundscape- Introducing the Future Prodigy Brandon Allen (Allen B)

Posted by ArtistPR on November 6, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

With the release of his mesmerizing and soulful record- “Xclusive Monogamy,” creative powerhouse Brandon Allen is gearing towards a new chapter

Round Rock, TX —November 6th, 2023 – Brandon Allen, known in the music world as Allen B, is a rising star in the Jazz and Blues genres, reshaping the music soundscape with his soulful and evocative musical styles. While still a budding presence in United States due to limited media…

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Creating An Ambience for Christmas – PraiseGod Music Dazzles With A New Single

Posted by ArtistPR on November 3, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria — “Joy to the World”  a song written by a hymnist, Isaac Watts, has become one of the best Christmas carols and continues be an appealing and delightsome song during the Yuletide. With this dexterous composition by PraiseGod Music of this melody, the sweet ambience of Christmas would be…

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A Jazzy and Melodic Christmas Anthem for the Times- Darren Fewins Presents “It’s Just Another Christmas Song” featuring Bakithi Kumalo

Posted by ArtistPR on October 31, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

The ultimate song of the season, “It’s Just Another Christmas Song” is a gem in the realm of holiday music, rife with rich and memorable imagery

Shirley, NY —September 14th, 2023 –Darren Fewins’ brilliant addition to the beloved holiday season takes its place amongst time-honored holiday season classics, destined to become a staple in festive playlists worldwide. Darren Fewins, a prolific artist who is known for his…

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A Fusion of Eclectic Chill-Hop and Jazz Rap Music- Eric Thomas Drops New Single from “The Living Room Sessions”

Posted by ArtistPR on October 31, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

Slated for a November release, the talented artist’s newest record makes an inventive and soul-stirring use of the saxophone, magnetizing all

Atlanta, GA —October 31st, 2023 –  Eric Thomas, the Miami-born saxophone player known for his genre-bending fusion of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and more, is driven to take the music scene by storm with the upcoming release of the second single from his highly anticipated…

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Please Come Home for Christmas!

Posted by billy jones bluez on October 20, 2023 at 8:12pm 0 Comments

Please Come Home for Christmas

https://youtu.be/PTQQHzK5534

Wishing ALL of our friends and loved ones a very happy holiday season as we prepare for a brand new year.

..we love each and…

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Illuminating the Way with Enchanting and Soulful Jazz Music- Steven B Strikes All the Right Chords with “It’s Time”

Posted by ArtistPR on October 18, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

A heartfelt and moving portrait of emotions, Steven Bundick’s latest release cements his place as an extraordinary saxophonist and vocalist

Landover, MD —October 11th, 2023 – Saxophonist and vocalist Steven B’s soul-striking latest venture is his stunning EP- “It’s Time” which forms a testament to his incomparable musical prowess. The striking EP, comprising four original tunes, offers a look into the raw and deep chasms…

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A Special Tribute Opportunity: Join Us In Honoring Tony Bennett’s Legacy

Posted by ArtistPR on October 4, 2023 at 8:00am 0 Comments

New York City, NY — New York City, NY – In the wake of the recent passing of the legendary Tony Bennett, musician Marc Eliot is embarking on a heartfelt endeavor to pay tribute to the iconic singer’s legacy. Eliot has composed a poignant song titled “New York Blue,” and he is seeking renowned artists like to cover this emotionally charged composition.

“New York Blue” is a musical embodiment of the essence of New York City, capturing the bittersweet…

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