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American jazz vocalist, conductor, and composer renowned for innovative vocal techniques and improvisational mastery.Ten-time Grammy Award winner who revolutionized vocal music through beatboxing, polyphonic overtone singing, and audience-interactive performances. Achieved global fame with the a cappella hit 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' (1988).

• Son of Metropolitan Opera baritone Robert McFerrin Sr., the first Black male soloist at the Met (1955).
• His iconic 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' was recorded entirely with layered vocals – no instruments – becoming the first a cappella #1 Billboard hit.
• Known for spontaneous concerts where he conducts audiences to create complex harmonies through call-and-response improvisation.
• Served as Creative Chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (1994–2008), expanding classical outreach through unconventional programming.
• Pioneered 'circle singing' workshops, teaching group improvisation techniques worldwide.