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- Bobby_McFerrin abstract "Robert Keith "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. (born March 11, 1950) is an American vocalist and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy". He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner, who is known for his unique vocal techniques, such as singing fluidly but with quick and considerable jumps in pitch—for example, sustaining a melody while also rapidly alternating with arpeggios and harmonies—as well as scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and improvisational vocal percussion. He is widely known for performing and recording regularly as an unaccompanied solo vocal artist. He has frequently collaborated with other artists, from both the jazz and classical scenes.McFerrin's song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was a No. 1 U.S. pop hit in 1988 and won Song of the Year and Record of the Year honors at the 1989 Grammy Awards. McFerrin has also worked in collaboration with instrumentalists, including pianists Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Joe Zawinul, drummer Tony Williams, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.".
- Bobby_McFerrin activeYearsStartYear "1977".
- Bobby_McFerrin alias "McFerrin, Robert, Jr.;McFerrin, Robert Keith".
- Bobby_McFerrin associatedBand Chick_Corea.
- Bobby_McFerrin associatedBand Herbie_Hancock.
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- Bobby_McFerrin background "solo_singer".
- Bobby_McFerrin birthDate "1950-03-11".
- Bobby_McFerrin birthPlace Manhattan.
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- Bobby_McFerrin birthYear "1950".
- Bobby_McFerrin genre A_cappella.
- Bobby_McFerrin genre Classical_music.
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- Bobby_McFerrin instrument Clarinet.
- Bobby_McFerrin occupation Arrangement.
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- Bobby_McFerrin recordLabel Blue_Note_Records.
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- Bobby_McFerrin recordLabel Manhattan_Records.
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- Bobby_McFerrin alternativeNames "McFerrin, Robert, Jr.;McFerrin, Robert Keith".
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- Bobby_McFerrin birthDate "1950-03-11".
- Bobby_McFerrin birthName "Robert Keith McFerrin, Jr.".
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- Bobby_McFerrin instrument "Vocals, piano, bass guitar, clarinet".
- Bobby_McFerrin label Blue_Note_Records.
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- Bobby_McFerrin name "Bobby McFerrin".
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- Bobby_McFerrin occupation "Songwriter".
- Bobby_McFerrin placeOfBirth "Manhattan, New York".
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- Bobby_McFerrin yearsActive "1977".
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