Bobby McFerrin
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Summary
Bobby McFerrin was born on March 11, 1950[1], in Manhattan[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], conductor[4], jazz musician[5], beatboxer[6], and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,361 views/month, #6,160 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Robert McFerrin[9]
- Child: Taylor McFerrin[10], Madison McFerrin[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: songwriter[14], university teacher[15], animator[16], composer[17], musician[18]
- Educated at: California State University, Sacramento[19], Juilliard School[20], Oberlin Conservatory of Music[21], Cerritos College[22], Cathedral High School[23], University of Illinois at Springfield[24]
- Notable work: The Voice[25], Don't Worry, Be Happy[26]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male[27], Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[28], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[29], Grammy Award for Record of the Year[30], NEA Jazz Masters[31]
- Member of: Astral Projection[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Genre: jazz[34], vocal music[35], classical music[36], a cappella[37], world music[38], smooth jazz[39]
- Named after: Robert McFerrin[40]
- Record label: Manhattan Records[41], Elektra[42], Blue Note[43], Sony Classical[44]
- Discography: Bobby McFerrin discography[45]
- Commons category: Bobby McFerrin[46]
- Family name: McFerrin[47]
- Given name: Robert[48], Keith[49]
- Official website: http://bobbymcferrin.com[50]
- Student of: Gustav Meier[51]
- Instrument: piano[52], clarinet[53], bass guitar[54], voice[55]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[56]
Product Details
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Type: Person[57]
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Country: US[58]
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Began / founded: 1950-03-11[59]
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Genre(s): classical, jazz, smooth jazz, vocal jazz[60]
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Community tags: classical, jazz, smooth jazz, vocal, vocal jazz, world[61]
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MusicBrainz ID: a996b5bd-db99-4257-b036-336f63448aa2[62]
Why It Matters
Bobby McFerrin has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Bobby McFerrin born?
Bobby McFerrin was born in Manhattan[2].
Who were Bobby McFerrin's parents?
Bobby McFerrin's father was Robert McFerrin[9].
What did Bobby McFerrin do for work?
Bobby McFerrin worked as a singer[3], conductor[4], jazz musician[5], beatboxer[6], and recording artist[7].
Where did Bobby McFerrin go to school?
Bobby McFerrin was educated at California State University, Sacramento[19], Juilliard School[20], Oberlin Conservatory of Music[21], and Cerritos College[22].
What awards did Bobby McFerrin receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Performance, Male[27] and Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[28].