# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songs in the Key of Life at 50 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A conversation with Stevie Wonder’s collaborators as part of the Thornton School of Music's Stevie Wonder: Beyond Category series.About this EventAdmissionAdmission is free. Help us continue to offer free events by making a tax-deductible donation at https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/support.DescriptionReleased in September 1976, Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life remains one of the defining achievements in popular music. 50 years later, we celebrate this landmark album with a rare gathering of artists and collaborators who bring firsthand perspectives on its creation, Wonder’s extraordinary process, and the musical world that surrounded it.The evening will bring together an extraordinary group of musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and DJ's whose connections to Wonder and the world of Songs in the Key of Life span the stage, studio, and generations.Among the participants are:> Greg Phillinganes, who joined Wonder’s Wonderlove band in 1976 and began a decades-long musical relationship with him> Herbie Hancock, legendary pianist, composer, and longtime collaborator who performed on Songs in the Key of Life> Nathan Watts, bassist and longtime Wonder musical director who performed on Songs in the Key of Life> Angela Winbush, acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, and producer who was a member of Wonderlove and part of Wonder’s musical circle> Deniece Williams, celebrated singer and songwriter who was a member of Wonderlove before launching her acclaimed solo career> Susaye Greene, distinguished singer and songwriter who contributed vocals to Songs in the Key of Life and later co-wrote “I Can’t Help It” with Wonder for Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall> Raymond Pounds, drummer and key member of Wonder’s musical circle whose work included performances on Songs in the Key of Life> Gary Adante, engineer who worked closely with Wonder throughout the recording of Songs in the Key of Life> DJ Spinna, acclaimed DJ, producer, and lifelong Stevie Wonder devotee whose celebrated WONDER-Full events have introduced and re-introduced Wonder's music to audiences around the worldand additional special guests to be announced.Moderated by USC Thornton Dean Jason King, this conversation will offer an intimate look inside the creative world of Songs in the Key of Life—from the collaborative spirit and experimentation that shaped the recording to Wonder’s singular approach to songwriting, musicianship, and the studio—and consider why the album continues to resonate across genres and generations 50 years later.Click here to learn more.Presented by USC Visions and Voices. Organized by the USC Thornton School of Music. Co-sponsored by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective.Photographer: Norman L. HunterDescription: Stevie Wonder performs.Citation: Stevie Wonder by Norman L. Hunter. Johnson Publishing Company Archive. Courtesy J. Paul Getty Trust and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.Made possible by the Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Smithsonian Institution. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/songs-in-the-key-of-life-at-50/100001998998010862 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Bovard Auditorium - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Bovard Auditorium - **lat**: 34.0208333 - **long**: -118.2855556 - **full address**: Bovard Auditorium, 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songs in the Key of Life at 50 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/01d71ccc5d0f57703d3bc1843e43e328de387cc5386444d4d1158a5639d89f2b-rimg-w750-h469-dc380808-gmir.jpg?v=1787948158 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songs in the Key of Life at 50 being held? - **A:** Songs in the Key of Life at 50 takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Bovard Auditorium, 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Songs in the Key of Life at 50? - **A:** Songs in the Key of Life at 50 is organized by USC Visions and Voices. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songs in the Key of Life at 50 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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