Nnenna Freelon; Vocalist debuts at McAninch Art Center

For her appearance at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Nnenna Freelon, five-time Grammy Award nominee, will pay a special tribute to Stevie Wonder by interpreting his music in addition to the jazz standards she has created. The concert is Friday, 8 p.m.

During her career, vocalist Freelon has paid tribute to one of America's most significant musicians, Stevie Wonder, in previous albums, especially in her Concord release, "Tales of Wonder."

In addition to her performances, she has earned dramatic acclaim as an actress, and when she appeared at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards she received a standing ovation in recognition of her theatrical ability in her first …