It could be my British need for discipline that makes me admire the American appetite for freedom and passion.

In 2003 Winwood released a new studio album About Time on his new record label Wincraft Music. He recorded a 1973 album with Remi Kabaka Aiye-Keta for Antilles Records and in 1976 provided vocals and keyboards on Go a concept album by Japanese composer Stomu Yamashta. Winwood had modelled himself on Ray Charles.

A multi-instrumentalist he plays the electric organ synthesizers bass drums guitar mandolin violin and other strings. A star performer for nearly 50 years he has also done notable work as a producer. " In 2008 Rolling Stone magazine ranked Winwood #33 in its 100 Greatest Singers of All Time.