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

France 2413 October 2026, 14:14 UTCUnited States of America

In this interview with FRANCE 24's Culture editor Eve Jackson, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin looks back at her distinguished career. From trying to sneak into Prince's Las Vegas shows to catching the attention of Stevie Wonder, the six-time Grammy-nominated musician has carved out a career working with some of the biggest names in music, from Missy Elliott and Jay-Z to Alicia Keys. In 2023, her album "Phoenix", recorded after a near-fatal car accident, earned three Grammy nominations and marked a turning point in her career.

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