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Bobby McFerrin
Short Bio
Bobby McFerrin is one
of the natural wonders of the music world. A ten-time Grammy Award
winner, he is one of the world's best-known vocal innovators and
improvisers, a world-renowned classical conductor, the creator of
"Don't Worry Be Happy", one of the most popular songs of the
late 20th century, and a passionate spokesman for music education. His
recordings have sold over 20 million copies, and his collaborations
including those with with Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, the Vienna
Philharmonic, and Herbie Hancock have established him as an ambassador
of both the classical and jazz worlds.
With a four-octave
range and a vast array of vocal techniques, McFerrin is no mere singer;
he is music's last true Renaissance man, a vocal explorer who has
combined jazz, folk and a multitude of world music influences - choral,
a cappella, and classical music - with his own ingredients. As a
conductor, Bobby is able to convey his innate musicality in an
entirely different context. He has worked with such orchestras as the
New York Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony,
the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Vienna Philharmonic.
'Unconventional' is a
good way to describe the career of Bobby McFerrin. Those familiar with
McFerrin's shows, whether as a conductor or a vocalist, know that each
one is a unique event that resonates with the unexpected. He is that
rare artist who has the ability to reach beyond musical genres and
stereotypes for a sound that is entirely his own. As one of the
foremost guardians of music's rich heritage, he remains at the
vanguard with his natural, beautiful and timeless music that
transcends all borders and embraces all cultures.
Visit www.bobbymcferrin.com
for more information, interactive games, sheet music, and Bobby
merchandise.
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