Wonder headlines New York concert highlighting poverty

NEW YORK (AP) ― U2 frontman Bono gave a funky, rousing introduction to Stevie Wonder, who headlined the Global Citizen Festival on New York’s Central Park on Saturday. It was the second annual concert to help end poverty around the world.

Wonder performed a number of his hits, wowing the audience of thousands who danced and sang along to “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely.”

“This is a global celebration,” Wonder yelled to the crowd. “We will end extreme world poverty in our lifetime.”

Wonder has been a U.N. Messenger of Peace with a special focus on disabilities since 2009. Messengers have recognized talents in the arts, academia and sports and help bring attention to U.N. work.

The Global Citizen Festival coincides with the U.N. General Assembly. Fans earned free tickets for helping spread the word or volunteering to help end world poverty.