Stevie Wonder stands as one of the most influential musicians of the past fifty years, a master of melody, harmony, and orchestration whose work spans soul, funk, pop, and R&B. Blind since infancy, he learned multiple instruments and developed an ear so precise that he arranges and produces much of his own music, setting a standard for artistic autonomy in popular music. His catalog includes some of the most recorded songs in history, and his influence on contemporary artists like Ariana Grande demonstrates the lasting power of his songwriting.