To say Stevie Wonder is a good artist would be an understatement. Over five decades, Wonder has amassed a catalog that not only includes over 30 albums but numerous songwriting and production credits. Fans in the District were treated last month to a two-and-a-half hour trip through a slew of rhythms and emotions.
Wonder’s musical mastery has touched people worldwide, probably no two more than Brooklynites Bobbito Garcia and DJ Spinna. Both have made names for themselves in the world of hip-hop, but their love of everything Wonder has compelled them to release a two volume CD set of rare Stevie cover tunes and grow a simple tribute party in New York into a globe traveling show, Wonder-Full, that has become a must-have experience for people who love soul music. Tonight, they’ll be bringing the party to Liv for its D.C. debut. I caught up with both of them via telephone to talk about their careers and what makes their Wonder-Full sets, as well as Mr. Wonder, so special.
