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Bobby McFerrin is an American musician, born on March 11, 1950 , in Manhattan. He holds American citizenship and his birth name is Robert Keith McFerrin Jr. . He is the son of Robert McFerrin , and was named after his father.
McFerrin has pursued a diverse career spanning various occupations and roles. He is a beatboxer , musician , singer, and a songwriter. He has worked within various musical genres, such as a cappella , jazz , world music, vocal music, smooth jazz, classical music, and pop music.
McFerrin's education took place at numerous institutions, including California State University, Sacramento, Juilliard School , University of Illinois at Springfield , Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Cerritos College, and Cathedral High School in Los Angeles .
His notable work includes the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" , which earned him a Grammy Award for Record of the Year . In his career, McFerrin has also received Grammy Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
Bobby McFerrin resides in New York City and has a child named Taylor McFerrin.
