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January 14, 2012 Warner Theatre, Washington, DC (BET Honors 2012)
 
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January 28, 2012 Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge, Gardena, CA
 
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February 18, 2012 New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
 
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December
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[28] Stevie will be a special guest at Star Studded 1st Annual Broadway Royale New Year's Eve Dinner and Times Square Ball Drop at Legendary Copacabana Supper Club. The event will be Hosted By 2012 Tony Award Winner Dale Badway and Radio City Music Hall's Ken Lundie.
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[26] Stevie joined Brazil’s Gilberto Gil late Tuesday for a massive free Christmas concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach attended by half a million people. “Tudo bem?” (Everything allright?) Stevie shouted out to the crowd in Portugese after being led on stage by his sons.
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[07] Stevie made an appearance yesterday on the TV Breakfast show, Good Day LA, to promote the 17th annual edition of his “House Full Of Toys” fundraising concert at the Nokia Theatre. See video below:
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[03] On Sunday, Stevie dropped by Atlanta radio host Frank Ski's annual Kids Foundation Benefit Auction. He played a harmonica, lending it a little "Stevie Wonder spit," which was then sold for $11,000. A guitar signed by Sting went for $2,400.
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Stevie Wonder at Frank Ski's annual Kids Foundation Benefit Auction 02 Dec 2012
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November
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[29] Stevie has cancelled his performance scheduled for the Dec. 6 FIDF Gala in Los Angeles saluting the Israel Defence Forces Soldiers. In a statement, Stevie explained: “I am and have always been against war, any war, anywhere. Given the current and very delicate situation in the Middle East, and with a heart that has always cried out for world unity, I will not be performing.” Instead of performing at the benefit concert, he said he will donate money to charities that help both Israeli and Palestinian children.
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[25] Stevie will perform at the Annual Charity Gala of the Friends of the Israel Defence Forces to be held on Thursday, December 6, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
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[19] Stevie paid tribute to the late Dick Clark on last night's American Music Awards with a medley of hits including Master Blaster (Jammin'), My Cherie Amour and Sir Duke. The 40-anniversary edition of the awards show – which Clark created in 1972 – marked the first AMAs to take place since the TV host died of a heart attack in April at 82.
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[09] Stevie was a surprise guest star at the 25th Annual Soul Train Awards, held last night, Nov 8th, at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas. He took part in an homage to late Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, and also performed a medley of hits to close out the festivities, during which about a dozen of the show’s performers and presenters joined him on stage for Signed, Sealed, Delivered. The ceremony will air on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th.
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[08] Stevie has been added to the list of recording artists slated to appear at the 2012 American Music Awards. Due to air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, November 18, this year's American Music Awards will also feature performances from Christina Aguilera, Usher, Justin Bieber, Pink, Pitbull, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.
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[05] Last night Stevie performed at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally. He joked with the crowd saying, "You know, I've not looked at either candidate," then pausing for a wave of laughter as the joke sank in. "So it's not based on that, the color of their skin. But I must tell you, it's based on their spirit."
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Stevie Wonder at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally 2012Stevie Wonder at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally 2012
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[04] Eddie Murphy: One Night Only, a tribute to Murphy, featuring Stevie, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and Samuel L. Jackson is set to air on Spike TV in the US on Wednesday, November 14. Stevie and Eddie Murphy does a duet on Higher Ground.
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Eddie Murphy and Stevie Wonder - One Night Only 2012
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[04] Stevie will perform a free concert Monday night 5th Nov. in Hampton Roads Virginia in support of President Barack Obama. The concert will take place at the Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Doors for the event open at 6pm.
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[03] Stevie will rally for President Barack Obama and encourage Ohioans to vote early when he performs at Party at the Polls on Saturday 03. The event will be held at the CSU Music Communications Building, located at 2001 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, at 9:30 a.m.
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[01] Stevie will join President Obama at a campaign appearance, Sunday in Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena, 2700 O’Varsity Way.
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[31] Stevie will perform during Michelle Obama's campaign visit on Thursday Nov 1st, the Obama campaign has announced. She will be speaking to grassroots supporters at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
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[25] Last night, Wednesday 24th, Stevie hosted a three hour all star birthday bash for the United Nations on UN Day in the Great Assembly Hall with guest stars Sting, Wyclef Jean, Valerie Simpson, Bebe Winans, Doug E. Fresh, Janelle Monae, Freddie Jackson and Stephanie Mills. The show won’t be seen on BET until February 23, 2013
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[23] In celebration of the sixty-seventh anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization, the 2012 United Nations Day Concert A Message of Peace featuring United Nations Messenger of Peace Stevie Wonder, will take place on Wednesday, 24 October, at 7 p.m. at the United Nations in New York. The celebration which will include appearances by Sting, Paul Simon and others will stream live via webcast on UN Multimedia and will premiere on BET, VH1 and Palladia on Saturday, 23 February 2013.
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[25] Stevie will join Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Bon Jovi and Earth Wind and Fire in an evening performance to raise money for Barack Obama's Re-Election campaign at the Nokia Theater on Oct. 7.
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[22] The memorial send off for lyricist Hal David was held last night, September 21st in Los Angeles. Stevie who had a hit in the late 60s with Alfie performed a virtuoso harmonica solo that brought the audience to its feet. Stevie talked about hearing You’ll Never Get to Heaven If You Break My Heart for the first time on the radio when he was about 12.
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[12] On Monday 10th Tom Hanks, Jay Leno, Loretta Devine and Stevie were among many who helped celebrate the life of Michael Clarke Duncan during a four-hour memorial service. Duncan died on September 3rd from a heart attack. Stevie who was in Europe at the time appeared via video, solemnly playing piano and singing the opening verses of his life-affirming song "As" for the man he called "a gentle giant".
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[25] Stevie along with Paul Simon and James Taylor will perform at the 25th annual Children's Health Fund Benefit on October 4th at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Also appearing are Tom Hanks and Tina Fey.
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[30] On Saturday Stevie gave a Surprise Performance to conclude the National Urban League 2012 Gala which was opened on Wednesday by President Obama. Stevie received the League's Living Legend Award and was serenaded by Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan before performing a medley of his hits.
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[10] Stevie to headline Steve Harvey's 2012 Hoodie Awards which Celebrates its 10th Year With a Star-Studded 4-Day Extravaganza Aug 2-5 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
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May 30, 2012 Magic Johnson, Stevie and others celebrated Johnson's new part-ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers at RnB Live in Studio City.
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May 18, 2012 Stevie Performed at the 19th Annual Race To Erase MS. The event raised $1.8 million to benefit the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis and its Center Without Walls program.
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April 30, 2012 United Nations General Assembly Hall (The First International Jazz Day. Last fall the United Nations designated jazz a “universal music of freedom and creativity” and decreed that henceforth every April 30 is to be celebrated around the world as International Jazz Day. As part of the first year’s festivities some of the genre’s biggest names will be performing tonight at the United Nations headquarters. Stevie along with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, Esperanza Spalding, in addition to musicians from Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia will be participating.
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[24] Stevie will celebrate the day he was born at the place he was born, 62 years ago, at Saginaw’s St. Mary Hospital on Sunday, May 13. A fundraising telethon on NextMedia’s WTLZ-FM, 107.1, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 11, with a musical tribute to Stevie and ending 6 p.m. May 12 will form part of what is being called Saginaw Wonder Fest.
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[23] Stevie will be among the VIP crowd at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 28 as a representative of the American Urban Radio Networks.
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[27] Stevie has been named among a host of musicians to headline Ghana’s Tribute to the group Osibisa which will be staged at the National Theatre, Ghana on June 1st.
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February 16, 2012 Hollywood Hills, CA (A private memorial service for Soul Train founder Don Cornelius, performing "Love's in Need of Love Today"
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February 12, 2012 54th Grammy Awards. Stevie paid tribute to Whitney Houston saying "To Whitney up in heaven, we all love you", then played a few bars of "Love Me Do" on the harmonica before introducing Paul McCartney
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February 9, 2012 Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (Will.i.am's i.am Angel Foundation charity fund raiser. Stevie was the night's top guest and played the harmonica, keyboards and sang classics like "My Cherie Amour" & "Superstition")
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February 8, 2012 US TV "Dr. Phil Show". Stevie made a surprise visit as the guest, Donny Osmond, proclaimed that Stevie was his inspiration.
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January 19, 2012 Stevie attended the opening day of the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, California to explore the latest in musical products and technologies.
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January 14, 2012 Warner Theatre, Washington, DC (5th Annual BET Honors 2012. BET recognized the achievements of legends in the fields of music, literature, entertainment, media, service, and education. First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at the awards ceremony recognising the works of Stevie, Mariah Carey, Maya Angelou and Spike Lee)
 
January 28, 2012 Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge, Gardena, CA (Etta James funeral performing "Shelter in the Rain", "The Lord's Prayer" and a harmonica solo)
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February 18, 2012 New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ (Whitney Houston Funeral performing "Ribbon in the Sky" & "Love's in Need of Love Today")
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February 18, 2012 Las Vegas, NV (Power of Love Gala honoring Muhammad Ali's 70th Birthday performing "Happy Birthday" with Ali sat by his side)
 
March 2, 2012 Sandalford Estate, Wilyabrup, AUS
 
March 2, 2012 Sandalford Estate, Wilyabrup, AUS
 
March 4, 2012 Jiexpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, INDO (Java Jazz Festival)
 
March 4, 2012 Jiexpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, INDO (Java Jazz Festival)
May 9, 2012 White House, Washington, DC (Burt Bacharach and Hal David Gershwin Prize 2012, with Dionne Warwick, Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett, Sheléa, Rumer, Sheryl Crow, Mike Myers, Arturo Sandoval & Michael Feinstein)
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May 9, 2012 White House, Washington, DC (Burt Bacharach and Hal David Library of Congress Gershwin Prize, performing "Make It Easy on Yourself" & "Alfie")
 
May 18, 2012 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
 
May 18, 2012 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
May 20, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Billboard Music Awards 2012)
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May 20, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Billboard Music Awards 2012. Stevie received the Billboard Icon Award presented by Alicia Keys who also dueted with Stevie on "Higher Ground" & "Overjoyed". Stevie closed the evening with a performance of "Ten Billion Hearts" & "Superstition")
 
May 25, 2012 Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL (Summer Camp Music Festival)
 
May 25, 2012 Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL (Summer Camp Music Festival)
 
June 2, 2012 Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon, POR (Rock in Rio Lisboa 2012)
 
June 2, 2012 Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon, POR (Rock in Rio Lisboa 2012)
June 4, 2012 Buckingham Palace, London, ENG (Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee 2012)
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June 4, 2012 Buckingham Palace, London, ENG (Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee 2012, performing "Sir Duke", "Isn't She Lovely", "Happy Birthday" & "Superstition")
 
June 24, 2012 New York City, NY
 
June 24, 2012 New York City, NY
 
August 4, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Ford Hoodie Awards 2012)
 
August 4, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Ford Hoodie Awards 2012)

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2010

January 7, 2010 Riverside Church, New York City, NY (Funeral of civil rights attorney Percy Sutton performing "As") January 8, 2010 Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV (CES 2010 Monster Retailer Awards. Stevie joined John Legend onstage for the finale of the latter's concert) January 16, 2010 Warner Theatre, Washington, DC (BET Honors 2010. Stevie, India Arie & Trey Songz performed "Wake Up Everybody" as a tribute to Teddy Pendergras who passed away on January 13th. Stevie also performed "Can't Imagine Love Without You" for honoree, neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black with Take 6 and with Trey Songz performed a medley of each other's hits, "That Girl" & "Invented Sex") January 18, 2010 Hilton, Anaheim, CA (NAMM2010. In a small suite, an invited audience saw Ray Kurzweil present Stevie with Kurzweil's new PC3K synthesizer, before Stevie then enthralled the audience with an impromptu performance of two songs) January 22, 2010 CBS Television City, Los Angeles, CA (Hope for Haiti Now, performing "A Time To Love/Bridge Over Troubled Water". Broadcast January 23rd) February 25, 2010 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC (Benefit the Duke Ellington School of the Arts) February 28, 2010 California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA (Living Legend Awards Ceremony honouring Stevie and Nancy Wilson) March 6, 2010 Le Zénith, Paris, FRA (25th Victoires de la Musique 2010, where Stevie received a Lifetime Achievement award. Earlier in the day, Stevie received France's highest honour for Arts & Literature when he received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres) March 10, 2010 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC (The American Association of People with Disabilities 2010 Leadership Gala, where Stevie was honoured with its first AAPD Image Award) April 22, 2010 Abbey Road Studios, London, ENG (recorded exclusively for BBC Radio 2) May 1, 2010 Oberlin College Finney Chapel, Oberlin, OH (Stevie, along with Bill Cosby the day before, opened the Litoff Building, home of Jazz Studies, Music History and Music Theory at Oberlin College. Stevie was also conferred an honorary Doctorate in a ceremony April 30th) May 11, 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY (Robin Hood Gala) May 26, 2010 Verizon Center, Washington, DC May 26, 2010 Verizon Center, Washington DC ("Living For The City" Private event for the community) June 2, 2010 White House East Room, Washington, DC (Paul McCartney Gershwin Prize 2010 performing "We Can Work It Out" & "Ebony and Ivory") June 12, 2010 Great Stage Park, Manchester, TN (Bonnaroo Festival 2010) June 24, 2010 O2, Dublin, IRE June 26, 2010 Hyde Park, London, ENG (Hard Rock Calling 2010) June 27, 2010 Worthy Farm, Pilton, ENG (Glastonbury Festival 2010) June 29, 2010 MEN Arena, Manchester, ENG June 30, 2010 Arènes de Nîmes, Nîmes, FRA July 1, 2010 Palais Omnisport de Paris Bercy, Paris, FRA July 2, 2010 Le Zenith, Nantes, FRA July 4, 2010 Arènes de Nîmes, Nîmes, FRA (Festival de Nîmes 2010) July 5, 2010 Arena di Verona, Verona, ITY July 7, 2010 Piazza Grande, Locarno, SUI (Moon and Stars 2010) July 9-10, 2010 Salle des Étoiles Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, MON (Sporting Summer Festival 2010) July 11, 2010 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NED (North Sea Jazz Festival 2010) July 13, 2010 Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin, GER July 14, 2010 Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, GER (Stadtpark Open Air 2010) July 16, 2010 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, DEN July 18, 2010 Bergenhus Fortress Koengen, Bergen, NOR August 7, 2010 Maishima, Osaka, JPN (Summer Sonic Osaka 2010) August 8, 2010 Chiba Marine Stadium, Chiba, JPN (Summer Sonic Tokyo 2010) August 10, 2010 Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul, SK August 16, 2010 Christian Cultural Center, Brooklyn, NY (Sydney Small Funeral. Stevie played a harmonica solo at the media entrepreneur's funeral, who in the 1970s co-founded the Unity Broadcasting Network and National Black Network) September 10, 2010 Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, CA (Stand Up to Cancer telethon performing "With You I'm Born Again" with Natasha Bedingfield & "Unchained Melody" with Martina McBride, Aaron Neville & Leona Lewis) September 25, 2010 Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA (UNCF's 'Evening Of Stars' honouring Chaka Khan) October 16, 2010 Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, CA (Stevie made a surprise appearance at the 17th Annual Venetian Charity Ball) October 21, 2010 Avery Fisher Hall, New York City, NY (Benefit for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps, in aid of camps for children with serious illnesses and life-threatening conditions) November 30, 2010 US TV "Larry King Live" December 4, 2010 Nokia Plaza, Los Angeles, CA (Holiday Tree Lighting at L.A. Live 2010) December 8, 2010 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA (Dream Force Computing Conference, Joinied onstage by Will.I.Am & President Bill Clinton) December 12, 2010 Silverlake Music Conservatory, Los Angeles, CA (Stevie visited the Silverlake Music Conservatory where he donated $10,000 to further their music development for children. Also on hand was Flea of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, another of their supporters) December 15, 2010 Los Angeles, CA (US TV "The Tavis Smiley Show" interview & performing "My Cherie Amour" & "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours") December 18, 2010 Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2010)

2011


December


[23] Stevie accompanied Justin Bieber last night on the X-Factor (US) Finale singing The Christmas Song.

[22] This holiday season, celebrities and children come together for A Merry Christmas music video, which features Stevie, Dionne Warwick, Larry King, Jordin Sparks, Jermaine Jackson, Mystery Guitar Man, DeStorm, the Bolshoi Ballet and others. The music video is set to premiere right before Christmas on Friday, December 23rd. Proceeds from single sales will benefit Bright Future International (BFI), a charitable organization that funds programs for underprivileged children around the world.

[22] Common performed last night at the House of Blues in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of his new album, The Dreamer/The Believer. He surprised his audience by inviting Stevie onstage for what ended up being a freestyle session. Watch video here.


[19] At Saturday's House Full of Toys charity concert Stevie shared the stage with Drake, Michael McDonald, Justin Bieber, Gerald Wilson, Faith Evans, Charlie Wilson and Little Anthony and the Imperials. Stevie played a brief set which included Higher Ground, Sir Duke, What Christmas Means to Me and A Time to Love. Stevie Wonder House Full of Toys 2011 with DrakeStevie Wonder House Full of Toys 2011 with Justin Bieber


[13] BET has announced Maya Angelou, Stevie Wonder, Spike Lee and Mariah Carey will be celebrated next month, Jan 14th at the Warner Theatre D.C., for lifetime achievement to African-American culture.

[01] Yesterday (Nov 30) Stevie appeared on the Ellen Show to promote his upcoming House Full of Toys children's benefit concert (See Tours page). He announced guest appearances from Drake and Justin Bieber and host Steve Harvey. Ellen generously donated $10,000 towards the purchase of toys. Watch video here. Stevie Wonder on the Ellen Show 2011.11.30


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[14] Stevie made a surprise appearance joining B.B. King, Kenny Burrell and DeeDee Bridgewater on stage at Royce Hall, UCLA Saturday night for Burrell's 80th birthday tribute concert. Stevie Wonder at Kenny Burrell's 80th birthday celebrations 2011.11.12


[13] This coming week will see the release of three albums featuring Stevie on Harmonica. On Darke's album Take Care Stevie is featured on on the track Doing it Wrong; On Pixie Lott's Young Foolish Happy album he is on the track Stevie on the Radio; and on Maysa's album Motions of Love he features on the track Have Sweet Dreams.

[12] Stevie makes his long-awaited debut in Rock Band for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii on November 15th with the Stevie Wonder Pack 01 containing five tracks Superstition, Higher Ground, Living for the City, Sir Duke, I Wish. All tracks feature support for keyboards, as well as harmonies and Pro Drums. Additionally, “Sir Duke” and “I Wish” are both eligible for a Pro Guitar and Pro Bass upgrade. Further details on the Rockband website.

[08] Stevie received the MMRF’s Spirit of Hope Award in recognition of his extraordinary humanitarian efforts, philanthropic leadership and generosity of spirit at the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's 15th Annual Fall Gala on Saturday October 29. Artists including Michael McDonald, Darius Rucker and winner of NBC’s “The Voice” Javier Colon wowed attendees with powerful performances in a Tribute Concert to Stevie who later joined them on stage to perform several of his hits. Accepting the award Stevie said It is an honor to be recognized by the MMRF – an organization that has helped so many families affected by multiple myeloma. Cancer has touched someone in all of our lives. It is my hope that, by continuing to raise awareness and research funds through events like this, we can play a role in helping the MMRF bring patients new treatments that will extend their lives. Stevie Wonder receives MMRF's Spirit of Hope Award 20111029

[05] Last night Stevie was among the many celebraties on hand to honour Clint Eastwood at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Annual Gala. Stevie concluded the evenings tributes and entertainment with a performance of Signed Sealed Delivered


[04] On Tuesday night at the Gibson amphitheater in Los Angeles, a variety of celebrities gathered to honor Stevie during the Artists 4 Peace “Never Again” Peace Concert. Similar events will run until 2015 as a dedication to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. Its aim is to unite artists from around the world for various awareness campaigns, utilizing music and art, in hopes of educating and preventing crimes against humanity.



[01] Stevie, one of the first users of the original Fairlight CMI in 1979, recently checked out the prototype of the 30th anniversary model that's currently in development. It's creator, Peter Vogel said: "In 1979, Stevie was one of the first users of the Fairlight. I was thrilled to find he was still as interested as ever in exploring new technologies." He also confrimed the company will be working closely with Stevie and his engineer to discover ways to make its products totally accessible. Stevie Wonder visits Fairlight CMI development with creator Peter Vogel Stevie with Fairlight creator Peter Vogel and Lorraine Vogel


October

[31] Last Friday was the first class of Topics: Stevie Wonder, a seven-week course in Tisch’s Clive Davis program that explores the life, work and influence of Stevie Wonder. And Harry Weinger (vice-president of A&R at Universal Music), professor of the course, did not spend the class going over the syllabus but instead hosted a guest lecture by Stevie himself.

[29] Last night Stevie attended the 16th Annual Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project's Hulaween Benefit Gala at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Stevie Wonder at 16th Annual Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project's Hulaween 2011Stevie Wonder at 16th Annual Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project's Hulaween 2011 Stevie Wonder at 16th Annual Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project's Hulaween 2011Stevie Wonder at 16th Annual Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project's Hulaween 2011


[26] Stevie's annual House Full of Toys Benefit concert in aid of disadvantaged children will be held this year on December 17th at the Nokia Theater L.A. Guest artists appearing are to be announced at a later date

[26] Stevie is to play a New Year's Eve concert at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The performance will be broadcast live to revellers on the Las Vegas Strip via video

[25] Stevie turned out today at the official launch of The Star Casino in Australia where he entertained the 800 invited guest to an hour long show. Tomorrow night he will give a concert at the Star's Lyric Theatre. Stevie Wonder Star City Casino Australia Opening 2011Stevie Wonder Star City Casino Australia Opening 2011


[20] On Friday Oct. 14 Morehouse College honored Stevie with the school’s Presidential Renaissance Medallion of Merit. Stevie's son, Kwame, attends the school. On accepting the award, Stevie said I touched the King monument and I knew that I touched a dream. And it touched me as it should touch us in that special place in our hearts, where we hold dreams close and sacred. He ended by saying I’m going to leave you with a song. But I don’t want you to remember what I sang, I want you to remember what I said. He then sat behind the keyboards for a rendition of Love’s in Need of Love Today and left the stage after a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. Stevie Wonder receives Morehouse College Presidential Renaissance Medallion of Merit 2011Stevie Wonder receives Morehouse College Presidential Renaissance Medallion of Merit 2011


[19] Artists for Peace (AFP) announced the largest peace event of the year set to take place on November 1, 2011 at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk. The Never Again Peace Concert this year will be honoring Stevie for his continuous efforts as the United Nations Messenger of Peace.

[17] Stevie spoke briefly then performed Happy Birthday at the official dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial at the National Mall in Washington D.C. yesterday Oct. 16. Watch video here. Stevie Wonder at dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial 2011Stevie Wonder at dedication ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial 2011


[16] Stevie performed last night (Oct 15) at the William J. Clinton Foundation's A Decade of Difference Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles.


[13] Stevie will appear on a Discovery Channel hour-long special called, iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World which will air October 16 at 8 p.m. ET.

[08] In honor of Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery’s 90th birthday, the Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights will present 'His Words-Our Gift', a musical and theatrical experience in celebration of the life and work on Sunday 9th Oct. at Atlanta Symphony Hall. Performers include Stevie, Jennifer Holliday, Peabo Bryson, and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

[07] Stevie offered his perspective on the late Steve Jobs’ impact on the world saying, “The one thing people aren’t talking about is how he has made his technology accessible to the blind and the deaf and people who are quadriplegics and paraplegics. He has affected not just my world, but the world of millions of people who without that technology would not be able to discover the world. He has given the blind eyes to see the world, the deaf ears to hear the world. I’m just hoping that his life and what he did in his life will encourage and challenge others to do what he has done and create a world that will be accessible to anyone with any physical disability”. Full article in LA Times. Jobs is Stevie Fortune Magazine Steve Jobs referred to as Stevie Wonder in the January 2000 issue of Fortune Magazine


[02] Sting celebrated his 60th Birthday last night with special performances by Stevie, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga, Will.I.Am and Mary J. Blige. Stevie played harmonica on Brand New Day and then sang a spirited version of Fragile. Stevie Wonder at Sting's 60th Birthday Celebration 2011 Billy Joel, Mary J Blige, Herbie Hancock, will.i.am, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Trudie Styler and Lady Gaga


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[21] Smokey Robinson, recipient of the 20th Ella Award at the Society of Singers annual dinner on Monday (19th), gives a kiss to friend Stevie Wonder as he performs in Robinson's honor in Beverly Hills, California. Also joining them was Natalie Cole. The Ella Award is named after jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald.


[15] Stevie was on hand today for the launch of a new UN mobile app developed in collaboration with the UN Foundation. It pulls content from UN Dispatch, aggregates news feeds from multiple UN agencies and delivers the news in one integrated customisable stream in six languages. Stevie said he has devoted much of his life to promoting access for people with disabilities and the new app is all about increasing access to knowledge and information about the world to every corner of the world. Read full story here.


[14] Stevie will perform Higher Ground with finalist POPLYFE tonight (Wednesday) on the finale of America's Got Talent.

[13] On Saturday Stevie made an impromptu appearance at the annual Wonder-Full tribute held in LA. He made a poignant speech about 9/11, work with the disabled as the UN Messenger of Peace and get well wishes for Steve Jobs. See video on YouTube here.


[01] Sting will celebrate his 60th birthday with Stevie, Bruce Springsteen, Herbie Hancock, Lady Gaga and others at the Beacon Theater (New York) on October 1st. Proceeds will go to the anti-poverty charity, the Robin Hood Foundation.



[27] Stevie 'sees' the MLK Jr. Memorial. Before it's official opening Stevie was afforded the opportunity to see the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. Using a cherry picker (crane). Stevie was able to touch the face of Dr. King and is now launcing a foundation to which he is committing $10,000 annually, giving blind visitors the chance to touch Dr. King’s face and torso. Stevie then spoke briefly about King and performed Visions for the crowd. "I want to do this song because I actually wrote it in 1972 on the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." he explained.


[26] Stevie will be among many stars including Carrie Underwood, Diana Drall, John Mayer and Tony Bennett at AARP’s Drive to End Hunger Benefit Concert aimed to end hunger among aging Americans. The event taking place September 24, 2011 at Staples Center in LA. will also celebrate Bennett's 85th birthday.

[05] Stevie will serve as a co-chair at the Aug. 28 dedication of the National Memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Wasington D.C.

[05] Last night Stevie was on hand to celebrate President Obama's 50th birthday at the White House. Stevie surprised the gathering by performing the ballad, You and I which was the President and First Lady Obama's wedding song.

[02] Yesterday (Monday) Stevie attended the funeral of boxing promoter, Butch Lewis. He capped off the service with a 25-minute performance of songs that included Higher Ground, Isn’t She Lovely and a tweaked version of Signed Sealed Delivered - “Here he is Father Signed, sealed, delivered, he’s yours” as the crowd rose to their feet, clapping.

[01] Over the weekend, Stevie performed at the OVO (October’s Very Own) Festival in Toronto alongside Canadian rapper Drake. Drake told reporters that Stevie would be featured on a song called Doing It Wrong on his upcoming new album Take Care due for release in October. Stevie Wonder with Drake at OVO festival, Toronto


July

[29] Morehouse College, the alma mater of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr., announced the college is holding a concert in his honor on August 28, the evening of the King Statue dedication. During the evening Morehouse will honor Stevie for his efforts to mark King’s birthday as a national holiday and Rep. John Conyers for his legislation that authorized the holiday.


[25] Stevie made a surprise guest appearance at the Kenny Burrell Jazz Show at Catalina on Saturday night.

[17] Yesterday, Saturday, Stevie made impromtu appearances with some acts at the 2011 JazzFest West Festival in San Dimas, California.



May

[26] Stevie helped lift Norco College to higher ground Wednesday (May 25), delivering words of inspiration and a musical performance. He spoke for more than an hour at the event billed as "A Conversation With Stevie Wonder: Overcoming Challenges to Achieve the Dream."


[24] The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) announced that it will honor Stevie with the MMRF Spirit of Hope Award at the 15th annual MMRF Fall Gala, to be held October 29, 2011, in Greenwich, Connecticut. The MMRF Spirit of Hope Award is presented annually to individuals who inspire hope with their perseverance in overcoming personal obstacles. Stevie had high praise for the foundation, saying Cancer has touched someone in all of our lives. It is my hope that, by continuing to raise awareness and research funds through events like this, we can play a role in helping the MMRF bring patients new treatments that will extend their lives.

[20] Ten time Grammy Award winner Chaka Khan was all smiles on Hollywood Boulevard yesterday (May 19) when the 2,440th Star showing her name was revealed. On Hand was Stevie to help in her celebrations. Stevie Wonder at Chaka Khan's Hollwood Star Presentation May 2011


[18] Stevie joined a host of celebririties last night (May 17) for a farewell spectacular to commemorate the final Oprah Winfrey Show. He joined Jamie Foxx in a sing-a-long of Isn't She Lovely. The show will air in the US on May 23 and 24. Stevie Wonder Oprah Finale Show May 2011Stevie Wonder Oprah Finale Show May 2011


April [21] Last night Stevie performed at a fund-raiser for US President Barrack Obama at the home of Salesforce.com CEO Mark Benioff. Stevie performed a new song titled Ten Billion Hearts and told those gathered, "There are so many people out there that are just refusing to move into today. Too many people locked into a place and time that we have said must and will never ever happen again. We can’t do it".



[11] At the TV Land Awards last night (April 10th) Stevie presented the Impact Award to Bill Cosby and other members of The Cosby Show. He also performed the song, Higher Ground.


[07] President Barack Obama greets Stevie and Al Sharpton at the National Action Network’s Keepers of Dream Awards Gala in New York, Wednesday 6th. Stevie Wonder at National Action Network’s Keepers of Dream Awards Gala 2011Stevie Wonder at National Action Network’s Keepers of Dream Awards Gala 2011


[05] Spelman College President Beverly Tatum will host a conversation with Stevie on April 7th at 7:30pm in commemoration of the college's 130th anniversary. The conversation will focus on Stevie’s journey as a musical artist, humanitarian and philanthropic leader.


March [25] Stevie made a surprise visit on the results night of the Motown themed episode of American Idol last night (March 24). After treating the audience to Signed Sealed Delivered, Stevie performed Happy Birthday to judge Steven Tyler who turns 63 on Saturday


February [25] US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a tribute to Motown last night, which saw Stevie, Smokey and others perform at the White House.

[15] Stevie is named to receive honorary degrees from Tulane University at this spring’s commencement ceremonies on May 12.


January 7, 2011 Paris Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV (Consumer Electronics Show Monster Retailers Awards Party. Stevie joined Earth Wind & Fire, celebrating their 40th anniversary performing a medley of "Shining Star" & "I Wish". At the after show party, Raphael Saadiq performed a few songs followed at 2am by EWF and Marcus Miller who played "A Love Bizarre" with Sheila E. She then introduced Stevie who jammed on his harmonica for a while playing extracts of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On. He then got behind the keyboard and sang extracts of "Superstition", "As", "Uptight" & "Tell Me Something Good") January 10, 2011 Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA (Teena Marie's memorial service, where Stevie gave a speech celebrating her life) January 22, 2011 Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Potomac, MD (Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. Funeral, US Stateman and founder of the Peace Corps. Stevie played his harmonica in a sing-a-long tribute of "Forever Young" with Bono) January 23, 2011 US TV "Oprah's Ask The Stars". Stevie made a cameo appearance, giving advice on stage fright to a singer named Shanta February 9, 2011 Cipriani Wall Street, New York City, NY (annual amfAR (Foundation for AIDS Research) New York Gala benefit. Stevie was joined by Dionne Warwick, Elton John & Gladys Knight for a 25th anniversary performance of "That's What Friends Are For") February 11, 2011 Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA (Barbra Streisand MusiCares Person of the Year 2011) March 18, 2011 du Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Yas Island Show Weekends) April 13, 2011 Washington, DC (Grammys on the Hill Awards. Stevie spoke about Vice President Joe Biden's commitment to improving the environment for the nation's music community. Biden could not attend, so Stevie had personally delivered his award earlier at the White House showing off pictures of the presentation to the audience. Stevie then previewed lyrics to a new song, "Ten Billion Hearts", speaking them into the microphone) May 3, 2011 Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY (Gateway Schools Gala Benefit) May 12, 2022 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (Tulane University Commencement Ceremony. Stevie gave an impromptu performance of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life". During the ceremony, Stevie also joined New Orleans’ vocalist Topsy Chapman and Dr. Michael White’s Original Liberty Jazz Band, playing harmonica to the song, "Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans". Tulane awarded Stevie an honorary doctor of fine arts degree at the event and Stevie briefly addressed the graduates and recited the words to the new song, "Ten Billion Hearts") May 13, 2011 Forum, Inglewood, CA (Stevie guests with Prince on a medley of "Superstition" & "You Haven't Done Nothing") June 13, 2011 Apollo Theater, New York City, NY (Apollo Theater Hall of Fame Induction. Stevie was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Honouring Stevie were Tony Bennett, Melanie Fiona, Wyclef Jean, Raphael Saadiq, Chick Corea, Yolanda Adams and many others) June 25, 2011 Kallimarmaro Panathinalko Stadium, Athens, GRE (Special Olympics Opening Ceremony) July 24, 2011 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (Global Soul, with Rickey Minor, Janelle Monae, Charles Bradley, Jay Leno & others. In tribute to the tragedy in Norway, Stevie called for a moment of silence and rememberance. His set featured tributes to Jesse Belvin, Sam Cooke, Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy and Jackie Wilson) July 31, 2011 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON (OVO Fest 2011) August 31, 2011 Bethel AME Church, Detroit, MI (Esther Gordy Edwards Funeral, performing "His Eye is on the Sparrow" & "Sweetest Somebody I Know". He also performed a clip of "Isn't She Lovely?" with the lyrics altered to refer to her and later accompanied the silent reading of Edwards' obituary with "If It's Magic", again changing the lyrics in tribute to her) September 3, 2011 World Trade Center, Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles (Curaçao North Sea Jazz Festival) September 17, 2011 Zilker Park, Austin, TX (Austin City Limits 2011) September 29, 2011 Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, BRA (Rock in Rio 2011. Stevie was joined by Janelle Monáe for the finale of "Superstition" & "Another Star") October 1, 2011 Beacon Theatre, New York City, NY (Sting's 60th birthday bash) October 15, 2011 Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, CA (William J. Clinton Foundation's Decade of Difference concert) October 16, 2011 National Mall, Washington, DC (Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Dedication with Stevie, James Taylor & Sheryl Crow) October 26, 2011 Lyric Theatre, Sydney, AUS November 1, 2011 Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA December 17, 2011 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2011) December 31, 2011 The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, NV

2012



December [28] Stevie will be a special guest at Star Studded 1st Annual Broadway Royale New Year's Eve Dinner and Times Square Ball Drop at Legendary Copacabana Supper Club. The event will be Hosted By 2012 Tony Award Winner Dale Badway and Radio City Music Hall's Ken Lundie.

[26] Stevie joined Brazil’s Gilberto Gil late Tuesday for a massive free Christmas concert on Rio’s Copacabana Beach attended by half a million people. “Tudo bem?” (Everything allright?) Stevie shouted out to the crowd in Portugese after being led on stage by his sons. Stevie Wonder at Rio Charity Concert 2012.12.25Stevie Wonder at Rio Charity Concert 2012.12.25



[07] Stevie made an appearance yesterday on the TV Breakfast show, Good Day LA, to promote the 17th annual edition of his “House Full Of Toys” fundraising concert at the Nokia Theatre. See video below:

[03] On Sunday, Stevie dropped by Atlanta radio host Frank Ski's annual Kids Foundation Benefit Auction. He played a harmonica, lending it a little "Stevie Wonder spit," which was then sold for $11,000. A guitar signed by Sting went for $2,400. Stevie Wonder at Frank Ski's annual Kids Foundation Benefit Auction 02 Dec 2012 November [29] Stevie has cancelled his performance scheduled for the Dec. 6 FIDF Gala in Los Angeles saluting the Israel Defence Forces Soldiers. In a statement, Stevie explained: “I am and have always been against war, any war, anywhere. Given the current and very delicate situation in the Middle East, and with a heart that has always cried out for world unity, I will not be performing.” Instead of performing at the benefit concert, he said he will donate money to charities that help both Israeli and Palestinian children.

[25] Stevie will perform at the Annual Charity Gala of the Friends of the Israel Defence Forces to be held on Thursday, December 6, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

[19] Stevie paid tribute to the late Dick Clark on last night's American Music Awards with a medley of hits including Master Blaster (Jammin'), My Cherie Amour and Sir Duke. The 40-anniversary edition of the awards show – which Clark created in 1972 – marked the first AMAs to take place since the TV host died of a heart attack in April at 82. Stevie Wonder at American Music Awards 2012Stevie Wonder at American Music Awards 2012

[09] Stevie was a surprise guest star at the 25th Annual Soul Train Awards, held last night, Nov 8th, at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas. He took part in an homage to late Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, and also performed a medley of hits to close out the festivities, during which about a dozen of the show’s performers and presenters joined him on stage for Signed, Sealed, Delivered. The ceremony will air on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th.

[08] Stevie has been added to the list of recording artists slated to appear at the 2012 American Music Awards. Due to air live from Los Angeles on Sunday, November 18, this year's American Music Awards will also feature performances from Christina Aguilera, Usher, Justin Bieber, Pink, Pitbull, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj.

[05] Last night Stevie performed at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally. He joked with the crowd saying, "You know, I've not looked at either candidate," then pausing for a wave of laughter as the joke sank in. "So it's not based on that, the color of their skin. But I must tell you, it's based on their spirit." Stevie Wonder at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally 2012Stevie Wonder at President Obama's Cincinati Campaign Rally 2012

[04] Eddie Murphy: One Night Only, a tribute to Murphy, featuring Stevie, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and Samuel L. Jackson is set to air on Spike TV in the US on Wednesday, November 14. Stevie and Eddie Murphy does a duet on Higher Ground. Eddie Murphy and Stevie Wonder - One Night Only 2012

[04] Stevie will perform a free concert Monday night 5th Nov. in Hampton Roads Virginia in support of President Barack Obama. The concert will take place at the Norfolk Scope Arena, 201 E. Brambleton Ave. Doors for the event open at 6pm.

[03] Stevie will rally for President Barack Obama and encourage Ohioans to vote early when he performs at Party at the Polls on Saturday 03. The event will be held at the CSU Music Communications Building, located at 2001 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland, at 9:30 a.m.

[01] Stevie will join President Obama at a campaign appearance, Sunday in Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena, 2700 O’Varsity Way.

October [31] Stevie will perform during Michelle Obama's campaign visit on Thursday Nov 1st, the Obama campaign has announced. She will be speaking to grassroots supporters at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.



[25] Last night, Wednesday 24th, Stevie hosted a three hour all star birthday bash for the United Nations on UN Day in the Great Assembly Hall with guest stars Sting, Wyclef Jean, Valerie Simpson, Bebe Winans, Doug E. Fresh, Janelle Monae, Freddie Jackson and Stephanie Mills. The show won’t be seen on BET until February 23, 2013 Stevie Wonder at UN 2012


[23] In celebration of the sixty-seventh anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Organization, the 2012 United Nations Day Concert A Message of Peace featuring United Nations Messenger of Peace Stevie Wonder, will take place on Wednesday, 24 October, at 7 p.m. at the United Nations in New York. The celebration which will include appearances by Sting, Paul Simon and others will stream live via webcast on UN Multimedia and will premiere on BET, VH1 and Palladia on Saturday, 23 February 2013.


September [25] Stevie will join Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Bon Jovi and Earth Wind and Fire in an evening performance to raise money for Barack Obama's Re-Election campaign at the Nokia Theater on Oct. 7.

[22] The memorial send off for lyricist Hal David was held last night, September 21st in Los Angeles. Stevie who had a hit in the late 60s with Alfie performed a virtuoso harmonica solo that brought the audience to its feet. Stevie talked about hearing You’ll Never Get to Heaven If You Break My Heart for the first time on the radio when he was about 12.



[12] On Monday 10th Tom Hanks, Jay Leno, Loretta Devine and Stevie were among many who helped celebrate the life of Michael Clarke Duncan during a four-hour memorial service. Duncan died on September 3rd from a heart attack. Stevie who was in Europe at the time appeared via video, solemnly playing piano and singing the opening verses of his life-affirming song "As" for the man he called "a gentle giant".


August

[25] Stevie along with Paul Simon and James Taylor will perform at the 25th annual Children's Health Fund Benefit on October 4th at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Also appearing are Tom Hanks and Tina Fey.


July [30] On Saturday Stevie gave a Surprise Performance to conclude the National Urban League 2012 Gala which was opened on Wednesday by President Obama. Stevie received the League's Living Legend Award and was serenaded by Jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan before performing a medley of his hits. Stevie Wonder National Urban League Conference 2012


[10] Stevie to headline Steve Harvey's 2012 Hoodie Awards which Celebrates its 10th Year With a Star-Studded 4-Day Extravaganza Aug 2-5 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.



May 30, 2012 Magic Johnson, Stevie and others celebrated Johnson's new part-ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers at RnB Live in Studio City.


May 18, 2012 Stevie Performed at the 19th Annual Race To Erase MS. The event raised $1.8 million to benefit the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis and its Center Without Walls program.


April 30, 2012 United Nations General Assembly Hall (The First International Jazz Day. Last fall the United Nations designated jazz a “universal music of freedom and creativity” and decreed that henceforth every April 30 is to be celebrated around the world as International Jazz Day. As part of the first year’s festivities some of the genre’s biggest names will be performing tonight at the United Nations headquarters. Stevie along with Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Wynton Marsalis, Esperanza Spalding, in addition to musicians from Latin America, Africa, Europe and Asia will be participating.

[24] Stevie will celebrate the day he was born at the place he was born, 62 years ago, at Saginaw’s St. Mary Hospital on Sunday, May 13. A fundraising telethon on NextMedia’s WTLZ-FM, 107.1, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, May 11, with a musical tribute to Stevie and ending 6 p.m. May 12 will form part of what is being called Saginaw Wonder Fest.

[23] Stevie will be among the VIP crowd at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on April 28 as a representative of the American Urban Radio Networks.


March [27] Stevie has been named among a host of musicians to headline Ghana’s Tribute to the group Osibisa which will be staged at the National Theatre, Ghana on June 1st.




February 16, 2012 Hollywood Hills, CA (A private memorial service for Soul Train founder Don Cornelius, performing "Love's in Need of Love Today"

February 12, 2012 54th Grammy Awards. Stevie paid tribute to Whitney Houston saying "To Whitney up in heaven, we all love you", then played a few bars of "Love Me Do" on the harmonica before introducing Paul McCartney

February 9, 2012 Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (Will.i.am's i.am Angel Foundation charity fund raiser. Stevie was the night's top guest and played the harmonica, keyboards and sang classics like "My Cherie Amour" & "Superstition")

February 8, 2012 US TV "Dr. Phil Show". Stevie made a surprise visit as the guest, Donny Osmond, proclaimed that Stevie was his inspiration.

January 19, 2012 Stevie attended the opening day of the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim, California to explore the latest in musical products and technologies.


January 14, 2012 Warner Theatre, Washington, DC (5th Annual BET Honors 2012. BET recognized the achievements of legends in the fields of music, literature, entertainment, media, service, and education. First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at the awards ceremony recognising the works of Stevie, Mariah Carey, Maya Angelou and Spike Lee) January 28, 2012 Greater Bethany Community Church City of Refuge, Gardena, CA (Etta James funeral performing "Shelter in the Rain", "The Lord's Prayer" and a harmonica solo) February 18, 2012 New Hope Baptist Church, Newark, NJ (Whitney Houston Funeral performing "Ribbon in the Sky" & "Love's in Need of Love Today") February 18, 2012 Las Vegas, NV (Power of Love Gala honoring Muhammad Ali's 70th Birthday performing "Happy Birthday" with Ali sat by his side) March 2, 2012 Sandalford Estate, Wilyabrup, AUS March 4, 2012 Jiexpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, INDO (Java Jazz Festival) May 9, 2012 White House, Washington, DC (Burt Bacharach and Hal David Library of Congress Gershwin Prize, performing "Make It Easy on Yourself" & "Alfie") May 18, 2012 Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA May 20, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Billboard Music Awards 2012. Stevie received the Billboard Icon Award presented by Alicia Keys who also dueted with Stevie on "Higher Ground" & "Overjoyed". Stevie closed the evening with a performance of "Ten Billion Hearts" & "Superstition") May 25, 2012 Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL (Summer Camp Music Festival) June 2, 2012 Parque da Bela Vista, Lisbon, POR (Rock in Rio Lisboa 2012) June 4, 2012 Buckingham Palace, London, ENG (Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee 2012, performing "Sir Duke", "Isn't She Lovely", "Happy Birthday" & "Superstition") June 24, 2012 New York City, NY August 4, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Ford Hoodie Awards 2012) August 12, 2012 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (The Outside Lands Music Festival 2012) August 18, 2012 Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, HI (cancelled) September 9, 2012 Robin Hill Country Park, Newport, ENG (Bestival 2012) September 14, 2012 Maçka Küçükçiftlik Park, Istanbul, TUR (Garanti Jazz Green Festival) October 4, 2012 Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY (Children's Health Fund's 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert, with Paul Simon, James Taylor & Sting) October 7, 2012 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Barack Obama Fundraiser) October 24, 2012 U.N. General Assembly Hall, New York City, NY (United Nations 67th Anniversary Concert) November 3, 2012 Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, CA November 4, 2012 Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, OH November 5, 2012 Scope Arena, Norfolk, VA November 8, 2012 Planet Hollywood Resort, Las Vegas, NV (Soul Train Awards 2012) November 18, 2012 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (American Music Awards 2012) November 25, 2012 Planet Hollywood Resort, Las Vegas, NV December 10, 2012 The Grove, Los Angeles, CA December 15, 2012 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2012) December 23, 2012 Imperator, Rio de Janeiro, BRA December 25, 2012 Praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, BRA

2013

January 21, 2013 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC (President Obama's Inauguration Ball) February 2, 2013 New Orleans Hotel Wyndham Riverfront, New Orleans, LA (Bud-Light Super Bowl Concert 2013) March 25, 2013 Konserthus, Gävle, SWE April 16, 2013 Musikhuset, Aarhus, DEN May 19, 2013 The Hangout, Gulf Shores, AL (Hangout Music Fest 2013) May 21, 2013 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, FL June 30, 2013 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (BET Awards 2013) July 14, 2013 Plains Of Abraham, Quebec City, QC (Festival d'été de Québec 2013) August 2, 2013 Downtown Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA ('Grand Performances' celebrating the publication of writer and USC professor Josh Kun's new book in conjunction with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, "Songs in the Key of L.A.". Stevie performed "Land Of La La") August 17, 2013 Simply Wholesome, Los Angeles, CA (Guests with Lesterfari and Kings Music, performing "Waiting In Vain") September 28, 2013 Central Park Great Lawn, New York City, NY (Global Citizen Festival 2013) October 28, 2013 Club Nokia, Los Angeles, CA November 16, 2013 Nokia Centre, Los Angeles, CA December 1, 2013 Downtown Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (82nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade) December 7, 2013 Estacionamento do Estádio Mané Garrincha, Brasília, BRA (Circuito Banco do Brasil Brasília 2013) December 10-11, 2013 Movistar Arena, Santiago, CHL December 12, 2013 Estadio Vélez Sarsfield, Buenos Aires, ARG December 14, 2013 Campo de Marte, São Paulo, BRA (Circuito Banco do Brasil São Paulo 2013) December 21, 2013 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2013)

2014

January 26, 2014 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (56th Grammy Awards 2014, performing "Get Lucky" with Daft Punk) January 27, 2014 Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA (The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to The Beatles, performing "We Can Work It Out") February 22, 2014 Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA June 29, 2014 Clapham Common, London, ENG (Calling Festival 2014) July 3, 2014 Rockhal, Esch-Sur-Alzette, LUX (supported by Selah Sue) July 5, 2014 Kirketorget, Kongsberg, NOR (Kongsberg Jazz Festival) July 6, 2014 Darupvej, Roskilde, DEN (Roskilde Festival 2014) July 9, 2014 Kaisaniemen Puisto, Helsinki, FIN (Helsinki Classic Festival 2014) July 12, 2014 Ahoy, Rotterdam, NED (North Sea Jazz 2014) July 14, 2014 Théâtre Antique, Vienne, FRA (Vienne Jazz Festival, FRA) July 16, 2014 Auditorium Stravinski, Montreux, SUI (Montreux Jazz Festival 2014) July 18, 2014 La Pinède Gould, Juan-les-Pins, FRA (Jazz à Juan 2014) July 20, 2014 Piazza Napoleone, Lucca, ITY (Lucca Summer Festival 2014) September 10, 2014 Clive Davis Theater at the Grammy Museum, Los Angeles, CA September 19, 2014 New York City, NY (US TV "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" performing "Happy Birthday", "Sir Duke" & "All Day Sucker") September 27, 2014 Curran Theatre, San Francisco, CA September 28, 2014 Washington Hall, Seattle, WA October 11, 2014 Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Memphis, TN November 5, 2014 New York City, NY (US TV "The View")

Songs in the Key of Life Tour

November 6, 2014 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY

November 9, 2014 Verizon Center, Washington DC November 9, 2014 Verizon Center, Washington, DC

November 11, 2014 TD Garden, Boston, MA November 14, 2014 United Center, Chicago, IL November 16, 2014 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA November 17, 2014 Waldorf Astoria, New York City, NY November 20, 2014 Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, MI November 22, 2014 Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA November 25, 2014 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON November 29, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV December 1, 2014 Windsor Court Hotel, New Orleans, LA December 3, 2014 Key Arena, Seattle, WA December 5, 2014 Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA December 20, 2014 The Forum, Inglewood, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2014)

2015

January 21, 2015 West Angeles Church of God In Christ, Los Angeles, CA (Andrae Crouch Memorial Celebration Of Life Event) February 10, 2015 Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute) March 11, 2015 New York City, NY (US TV "Late Show With David Letterman" performing "I Wish") March 17, 2015 Pepsi Center, Denver, CO March 20, 2015 Toyota Center, Houston, TX March 22, 2015 American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX March 24, 2015 Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA March 27, 2015 KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY March 29, 2015 Target Center, Minneapolis, MN April 1, 2015 Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH April 4, 2015 Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX April 7, 2015 Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN April 9, 2015 Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore, MD April 12, 2015 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY April 14, 2015 Prudential Center, Newark, NY April 18, 2015 Public Auditorium, Cleveland, OH (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, performing "Ain't No Sunshine", "Use Me" & "Lean on Me") April 28, 2015 MALMITALO, Helsinki, FIN June 27, 2015 Marcus Amphitheater, Milwaukee, WI (Summerfest 2015) July 12, 2015 Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB July 25, 2015 Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA August 17, 2015 RFK Stadium Grounds, Washington, DC August 17, 2015 Dilworth Park, Philadelphia, PA August 17, 2015 Central Park SummerStage, New York City, NY September 15, 2015 Los Angeles, CA (James Corden's Carpool Karaoke) September 16, 2015 Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA (Dreamforce 2015) September 25, 2015 Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV (Life is Beautiful 2015) September 26, 2015 Ryerson's Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, Toronto, ON (David Foster Foundation Miracle Gala And Concert 2015) September 30, 2015 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC October 3, 2015 Verizon Center, Washington, DC October 7, 2015 Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA October 9, 2015 Air Canada Centre, Toronto, ON October 11, 2015 XL Center, Hartford, CT October 14, 2015 Prudential Center, Newark, NJ October 16, 2015 United Center, Chicago, IL October 19, 2015 Consol Energy Center, Pittsburgh, PA October 23, 2015 Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO October 25, 2015 Scottrade Center, St. Louis, MO October 31, 2015 AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX November 3, 2015 Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK November 5, 2015 Verizon Arena, Little Rock, AR November 7, 2015 Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN November 10, 2015 Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN November 14, 2015 Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte, NC November 17, 2015 John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, VA November 19, 2015 First Niagara Center, Buffalo, NY November 21, 2015 Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, IL November 24, 2015 Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY

2016

January 11, 2016 West Angeles Church of God In Christ, Los Angeles, CA (A Celebration Of Natalie Cole's Life) February 13, 2016 Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA (Lionel Richie MusiCares Person of the Year 2016) February 15, 2016 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (58th Grammy Awards 2016) February 24, 2016 Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA (The 13th annual Pre-Oscar Party hosted by Global Green USA for eco-conscious stars and allies, supported by Charlie Puth) April 30, 2016 Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2016) May 22, 2016 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV (Billboard Music Awards 2016) May 27, 2016 Napa Valley Expo, Napa, CA (BottleRock 2016) June 6, 2016 Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA (Hillary Clinton: She's With Us) June 26, 2016 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA (BET Awards 2016) July 10, 2016 Hyde Park, London, ENG (British Summer Time 2016) September 2, 2016 Harvey's Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena, Stateline, NV September 4, 2016 Town Park, Snowmass Village, CO (Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival 2016) September 15, 2016 Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY (Tony Bennett Celebrates 90) September 23, 2016 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC September 24, 2016 National Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, DC (Freedom Sounds 2016) November 4, 2016 Coda, Philadelphia, PA (Free 'get out the vote' concert) November 6, 2016 Osceola County Stadium, Kissimmee, FL (President Barack Obama's campaign rally for Hillary Clinton) November 7, 2016 New York City, NY (US TV "Late Show With Stephen Colbert" performing "My Cherie Amour", "Love's in Need of Love Today" & "Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing") December 9, 2016 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2016) December 13, 2016 Universal City, CA (US TV "The Voice" season finale, performing "Faith" with Ariana Grande) December 19, 2016 David Geffen Hall, New York City, NY

2017

January 6, 2017 White House, Washington, DC January 7, 2017 Red Studios, Los Angeles, CA January 11, 2017 New York City, NY (US TV "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" performing "Isn't She Lovely" & "My Cherie Amour") January 21, 2017 Marriott Hotel, Anaheim, CA (NAMM Convention 2017, guests with Grayson Erhard performing "Superstition") January 21, 2017 Convention Center, Anaheim, CA (NAMM Convention 2017 performing "Tell Me Something Good", "You and I (We Can Conquer the World)" & "I Can't Help It") February 28, 2017 Waldorf Astoria, New York City, NY March 25, 2017 Red Studios, Los Angeles, CA May 6, 2017 Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2017) May 18, 2017 Apple Headquarters, Cupertino, CA (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) June 17, 2017 New Salem Church, Minneapolis, MN (Stevie responded to the not guilty verdict in the trial of Jeronimo Yanez and urged people to stand up to violence) September 12, 2017 Universal Studios, Universal City, CA (Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief performing "Lean on Me" with Victoria White, Marquist Taylor & Houston gospel choir) September 16, 2017 City of Praise Family Ministries, Landover, MD (Dick Gregory Celebration Of Life) September 19, 2017 Chelsea Piers, New York City, NY September 23, 2017 Central Park Great Lawn, New York City, NY (Global Citizen Festival 2017) September 24, 2017 Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA (A Concert for Charlottesville: An Evening of Music and Unity) October 14, 2017 NBC Studios, Burbank, CA October 17, 2017 Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY (TIDAL X 2017) October 22, 2017 Circuit of the Americas Super Stage, Austin, TX (Formula 1 United States Grand Prix 2017) November 15, 2017 D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington, DC November 17, 2017 D.A.R. Constitution Hall, Washington, DC (Gershwin Prize 2017) December 8, 2017 John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC (Kennedy Center Honors 2017) December 10, 2017 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2017)

2018

January 15, 2018 Forum, Inglewood, CA (Free concert for the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Festival) March 6, 2018 Forum, Inglewood, CA March 28, 2018 Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA April 27, 2018 Riverwalk Amphitheater, Montgomery, AL (Concert for Peace and Justice) May 4, 2018 Omni Louisville Hotel, Louisville, KY (The Trifecta Derby Eve Celebration) May 10, 2018 Peppermint Club, West Hollywood, CA (68th Birthday Celebration) August 3-4, 2018 Park Theater at Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV August 8 & 10-11, 2018 Park Theater at Park MGM, Las Vegas, NV August 25-26, 2018 Borgata Events Center, Atlantic City, NJ August 29-30, 2018 The Theater at MGM National Harbor, National Harbor, MD August 31, 2018 Greater Grace Temple, Detroit, MI (Funeral of Aretha Franklin, performing "The Lord's Prayer" & "As") September 1, 2018 MassMutual Center, Springfield, MA September 7, 2018 Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, CA (Stand Up to Cancer 2018) September 9, 2018 Jack London Square, Oakland, CA (Music Festival in Honor of Ronald V. Dellums) September 16, 2018 Overland Pond Park Golf Course, Denver, CO (Grandoozy 2018) September 25, 2018 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA November 2, 2018 Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa, OK November 6, 2018 The Colosseum at Caesars, Windsor, ON November 8-9, 2018 Casino Rama, Orillia, ON December 9, 2018 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (House Full of Toys Benefit 2018)

2019

February 12, 2019 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Motown 60) March 26, 2019 Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA April 11, 2019 Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA (Nipsey Hussle Funeral Service, performing "Rocket Love" & "Tears in Heaven") June 22, 2019 Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA (Genentech Gives Back 2019) June 24, 2019 Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (Stevie Wonder: A SeriesFest Benefit Celebrating TV & Music 2019) July 6, 2019 Hyde Park, London, ENG (British Summer Time 2019) July 9, 2019 3Arena, Dublin, IRE August 25, 2019 Oregon District, Dayton, OH (Gem City Shine 2019) September 3, 2019 Chase Center, San Francisco, CA (Chase Center opening gala) October 19, 2019 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (Taste Of Soul Festival 2019) November 4, 2019 Greater Grace Temple, Detroit, MI (performing "My Cherie Amour")

2020

April 18, 2020 One World: Together at Home 2020 performing "Lean on Me" & "Love's in Need of Love Today" June 27, 2020 Mercury Lounge, New York City, NY July 23, 2020 Yoshi's, Oakland, CA ('We Stand Together' to benefit the Black Lives Matter Global Network, YR Media & Elevate Oakland, performing "Jesus Children of America". Sheila E. Jo Koy, Goapele, Ledisi, Mahershala Ali, George Lopez and others appeared for an all-star online variety special)