Robert McFerrin Sr., 85, a baritone who became the first black man to sing as a member of the New York Metropolitan Opera and later dubbed Sidney Poitier's singing voice as Porgy in the 1959 film ...

Robert McFerrin Sr.'s Classic Negro Spirituals was released in the late 1950s. In "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," Johnson taught him to sing the word "Jordan" as "Jerden." ...

Robert McFerrin, points to sheet music during a music therapy session in his Creve Coeur, Mo., home. At the piano is Jack Jenkins, and McFerrin's wife, Athena McFerrin, listens at right.

Robert McFerrin was the first black male soloist to perform at the Metropolitan Opera. That was in 1955. Verrett and Shirley share stories about McFerrin's voice and his legacy.

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. He was 85.He died Friday of a ...

Peter Brathwaite knew Bobby (Don’t Worry Be Happy) McFerrin but not his father Robert, the first Black man to sing at the Met. He celebrates a trailblazer and an inspiration ...

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.

For Bobby McFerrin, breaking new ground has always been synonymous with his music. His concerts are a mixed bag of musical styles drawing from jazz, classical, blues, and numerous other styles. He ...

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. He was 85.

Robert McFerrin and his wife, LaFay, have lived in their Wedgwood home for many years. Robert walks down a staircase to the basement, and lo and behold, there are all kinds of rubber ducks down ...

At 60, Bobby McFerrin finds his music just flows effortlessly. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 58°F. Tuesday, June 10th 2025 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. News. News; ...

With his new album "Spirityouall," singer Bobby McFerrin pays tribute to his father, the late Robert McFerrin Sr., an opera singer and a celebrated interpreter of African-American spirituals. With ...