Stevie Wonder, born Stevland Hardaway Morris on May 13, 1950, is an acclaimed American and Ghanaian singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. Blind since infancy, he became a child prodigy and signed with Motown at age 11, launching his career as Little Stevie Wonder. He is recognized as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, pioneering genres like R and B, soul, pop, gospel, funk, and jazz. In the 1970s, Wonder revolutionized contemporary R and B with his innovative use of synthesizers and electronic instruments, producing groundbreaking albums such as Innervisions, Talking Book, and Songs in the Key of Life. Known for hits like Superstition and Fingertips, he is also celebrated for his socially conscious lyrics. Over his career, he has sold over 100 million records, won 25 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and earned inductions into multiple music halls of fame. Beyond music, Wonder is active in political and humanitarian causes, notably helping to establish Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a US federal holiday and receiving honors including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.