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July 6, 2011
Entertainment & Arts
Robert McFerrin Sr., the first black man to sing solo at the New York Metropolitan Opera and the father of Grammy-winning conductor-vocalist Bobby McFerrin, has died.
Nov. 28, 2006
Capping an evening benefiting the Pacific Chorale at the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, vocalist-conductor Bobby McFerrin led the choir in a version of the 23rd Psalm that he dedicated to his mother, Sara McFerrin.
May 27, 2001
Music
Don’t Worry, Start Chanting: Singer Bobby McFerrin kicked off a 24-hour chanting and humming spiritual event at Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill in San Francisco.
Jan. 1, 1991
Here are the winners in key categories at the 31st annual Grammy Awards.
Feb. 23, 1989
McFerrin’s enthusiasm ignites his Costa Mesa audience, yet caution clouds his approach to Faure’s Requiem.
May 21, 2001
“SPONTANEOUS INVENTIONS.” Bobby McFerrin. Blue Note 85110.
July 27, 1986
Some children make mouth noises and sounds by slapping their bodies--which delights them and drives their mothers crazy.
May 14, 1988
California
Voices Raised to Heal: By the time singer Bobby McFerrin’s 24-hour meditation for healing ended Monday evening in San Francisco, it had drawn 3,500 spectators, ranging from homeless people to executives en route to New Year’s Eve parties.
Jan. 2, 1991
It’s no surprise that the jazz community has a strong proprietary interest in singer Bobby McFerrin.
April 18, 1988