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McFerrin was born in Manhattan, New York City in 1950, the son of operatic baritone Robert McFerrin, who was the first black man to sing at America's flagship opera company – the Metropolitan Opera, and singer Sara Copper (1924-2019).
Aug 6, 2024 · Bobby McFerrin (born March 11, 1950, Manhattan, New York, U.S.) is an American musician noted for his tremendous vocal control and improvisational ability. He often sings a cappella, mixing folk songs, 1960s rock and soul tunes, and jazz themes with original lyrics.
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The 10-time Grammy winner has blurred the distinction between pop music and fine art, goofing around barefoot in the world’s finest concert halls, exploring uncharted vocal territory, inspiring a whole new generation of a cappella singers and the beatbox movement.
Whatever Bobby McFerrin does, he breaks the mold – as a composer, arranger, and bandleader… as a conductor of symphony orchestras… and, of course, as a singer and improviser who expands our ideas of what music can be.
May 17, 2018 · Celebrated singer and conductor Bobby McFerrin is a diverse musical artist who has won numerous awards for his performances and compositions, including ten Grammy Awards and a Peabody Award for outstanding contributions to American music.
Mar 18, 2024 · In a style where originality is the norm, singer Bobby McFerrin stands out as a true trailblazer whose vocal range, style and technique still sounds as fresh as it ever did. For many casual listeners, his song ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy’ is considered one of the greatest one-hit wonders of the 20th Century. In this article, though, we’ve ...
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Aug 22, 2024 · ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ made Bobby McFerrin a household name, while his ‘Simple Pleasures’ album was a high-water mark for vocal jazz.
