Stevie Wonder Joins Kes The Band for an Unforgettable DC JazzFest Moment

Fans at DC JazzFest were treated to a special musical moment when the legendary Stevie Wonder appeared live on stage alongside Caribbean powerhouse Kes The Band.

The surprise became even more memorable when Stevie Wonder and Kes joined voices for Wonder’s timeless hit “I Just Called to Say I Love You.” But this wasn’t the version audiences have known for decades. Kes The Band brought their Caribbean flavor to the classic, transforming it with a lively tropical beat that had the crowd moving and singing along.

The collaboration was a beautiful meeting of musical worlds—Stevie Wonder’s unmistakable soul and legendary songwriting blended with Kes’ infectious Caribbean sound and stage energy.

For Kes The Band, sharing the stage with one of the most celebrated musicians of all time was another major moment in their continuing international journey. For the DC JazzFest audience, it was the kind of surprise performance that makes live music unforgettable.

One legendary song. Two generations of music. And a whole lot of Caribbean flavor.

It was definitely a moment DC JazzFest fans won’t soon forget.