Artist
Bobby McFerrin
Personb. 1950 · Manhattan, United States, United States
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Bio
Bobby McFerrin is an American vocalist and conductor renowned for his extraordinary vocal range and innovative use of the human voice as an instrument. Born in Manhattan in 1950, he first gained widespread recognition in the 1980s with his a cappella performances and improvisational style. His 1988 single "Don't Worry, Be Happy" became a global hit, earning him Grammy Awards and bringing vocal jazz and a cappella music to mainstream audiences. McFerrin has collaborated with orchestras and artists across genres, often conducting vocal ensembles and exploring spontaneous composition. Beyond performance, he is noted for his work in music education and vocal workshops, emphasizing creativity and the communicative power of the voice.
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Don't Worry Be Happy
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Common Threads
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Kalimba Suite
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Circlesong Six
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Ave Maria
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Concerto in D Minor for 2 Mandolins, RV. 532: Andante (Arr. For Cello and Voice)
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Freedom Is A Voice
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Thinkin' About Your Body - Live
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Minuet from String Quintet No.1 in E Major, Op. 13 No. 5, G. 275
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Hush Little Baby
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Simple Pleasures
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The Garden
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Albums
Simple Pleasures
Album · 1988
Medicine Music
Album · 1990
Hush
Album · 1992
Beyond Words
Album · 2002
Essential
Album · 2011
Bang! Zoom
Album · 1995
spirityouall
Album · 2013
Paper Music
Album · 1995
Spontaneous Inventions
Album · 1986
Live in Barcelona: Palau De La Música Catalana
Album · 2009
VOCAbuLarieS
Album · 2010
The Mozart Sessions
Album · 1996