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, 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.'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 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.

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 ...

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.

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.'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." ...