Audible and Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, along with Audacy’s Pineapple Street Studios, today announced the premiere of The Wonder of Stevie, the third release from Audible and Higher Ground’s exclusive first-look deal. This seven-episode podcast covers Stevie Wonder’s iconic legacy with a focus on his “classic period,” from 1972-1976, when the musician, songwriter, and singer released a streak of five albums that forever changed American music.
Featured guests include President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and celebrated musicians Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, King Britt, Babyface, Bob Margouleff, Jimmy Jam, Ray Parker Jr., Janelle Monáe, Mereba, Yolanda Adams, Greg Phillinganes, Rick McLaughlin, Will Butler, Deniece Williams, journalists Robert Christgau, Maureen Orth, Alex Pappademas and Brittany Luse, art curator Thelma Golden, artist Lorna Simpson, activist Michaela Angela Davis, and legendary entertainment executive Suzanne de Passe.