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The musician Stevie Wonder said brought every genre together: “If he wanted to”
Stevie Wonder praised Prince as an exceptionally versatile musician who could unite people, cultures and musical styles. The article presents Wonder’s comments as evidence of the mutual admiration between two influential artists whose work crossed conventional genre boundaries.
Wonder said Prince could play classical, jazz, country, rock, blues and pop, describing him as a musician with a strong sense of human and artistic responsibility. Prince had previously cited Wonder as a major influence, particularly for his self-contained, multi-instrumental approach; the pair later collaborated and performed together, including on ‘Superstition’.
In short
- Wonder praised Prince’s musical range and cultural influence.
- Prince regarded Wonder as a key early inspiration.
- The artists later collaborated and performed together.
Explained simply
Stevie Wonder and Prince were two of the most influential musicians of the late twentieth century, each known for working across multiple instruments and musical genres. They shared a deep mutual respect that shaped their artistic development.
Prince greatly admired Wonder's innovative approach to music-making, particularly his ability to compose, play multiple instruments and produce his own work. Wonder, in turn, was impressed by Prince's versatility and his refusal to be confined by genre conventions. The two musicians eventually collaborated on recordings and performed together over the years.
Their relationship exemplified a broader pattern: both artists worked across diverse musical styles including rock, pop, soul, jazz and classical music. By demonstrating that accomplished musicians could master multiple genres, they influenced how other artists approached genre boundaries.
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