ASC Presents Blind Boys of Alabama

Six-Time GRAMMY® Winners | Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees

The gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama return to the UAB Alys Stephens Center for a powerful, once-in-a-lifetime celebration, performing songs from Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life in honor of its 50th anniversary—alongside our own 30th Anniversary season. Reimagining Stevie Wonder’s iconic album through their soul-stirring harmonies and gospel roots, this special performance bridges generations of musical excellence. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening that celebrates legacy, innovation, and the enduring power of music to uplift and unite.

This special presentation pairs many of Stevie Wonder’s classic songs with beloved selections from the Blind Boys’ own celebrated repertoire, blending gospel, soul, and Americana in a joyful performance that honors both musical legacies. With over 75 years of lifting spirits and moving souls, the Blind Boys continue their mission of spreading light and love through the universal language of music. In 2003, the Blind Boys earned a Grammy Award for an album that included their acclaimed cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground,” a version later featured in film and television, including FX’s Fargo. In 2007, Stevie Wonder presented Blind Boys singer Jimmy Carter with a Vision Award for Lifetime Achievement, underscoring their enduring impact on music and culture.

TIME Magazine raved that they are “always hunting for – and finding – the perfect note or harmony that lifts an old tune into the sublime.”

“Through all their years of singing, there’s been one guiding principle: hope … It’s hard not to be moved by their spirit.” – CBC, Q with Tom Power

“Credited with soundtracking the American Civil Rights movement … they’re showing no signs of stopping. The Blind Boys of Alabama are here to stay.” – CNN

“The group’s exuberant vocals transport us … every song reverberates with jubilation, love, and friendship. Echoes of the South displays the Blind Boys of Alabama’s ability to blend gospel, soul, country, and rock into transcendent songs of faith and hope.” – No Depression

“An instant classic, a wonderful offering.” – American Songwriter

“More dynamite than James Brown. More soul than Ray Charles … one of those unforgettable performances that will only be expounded upon with each new revelation.” – New York Amsterdam News

“Jimmy Carter is the only blind man I’ve ever seen run … a blind man who has never seen that marvelous light, but in his heart, it is brighter even than the sun … When Echoes of the South comes out … it will mark something of a homecoming for their native state.” – Salvation South