CultureMusical trailblazer Lakecia Benjamin: From chasing Prince to touring with Stevie Wonder

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin reflects on her career, from trying to sneak into Prince’s Las Vegas shows to attracting Stevie Wonder’s attention and working with artists including Missy Elliott, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Her 2023 album “Phoenix,” recorded after a near-fatal car accident, earned three Grammy nominations and marked a turning point.

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