(LOS ANGELES) - George Michael made a surprise appearance at the fourth annual VH1 Honors benefit concert at L.A.'s Universal Amphitheatre, joining Stevie Wonder for a show-stopping rendition of Wonder's classic "Living for the City."' The VH1 Honors, an annual charity concert, sported an eclectic group of musicians gathered to benefit music education programs in public schools across the country through the channel's Save the Music initiative. Thursday's show raised more than $150,000. Wonder also performed his "Higher Ground" with Steve Winwood, who in turn played with nearly everyone onstage. Winwood was joined by Chaka Khan for a take on his "Higher Love" then played with James Taylor, Levon Helm and Sheryl Crow on "Back in the High Life." Helm and the crew then delivered an upbeat version of the Band classic "The Weight." The top drawer of the evening was the Artist (Prince) who performed his latest "Holy River," and then teased the crowd later with a snippet of his trademark "Raspberry Beret." Other performers included the Wallflowers, featuring Jakob Dylan, and Crow dueting with Emmylou Harris on "Pale Blue Eyes."