A universally recognized jazz pioneer in a cappella, Bobby McFerrin slapped a
smile on the planet in the ‘80s with his irresistible Don’t Worry, Be Happy. In
the years since, this vocal virtuoso has only improved — witness his Grammy collection,
and his work with the Voicestra vocal ensemble. The 12-voice orchestra takes the
listener on a musical voyage as far as the aural horizon, from jazz to blues-rock
with byways through Indian classical opera, with improvisation as their guiding
principle. Far beyond mere style exercise, these interactive vocal exploits offer
a spellbinding, even quasi-spiritual musical experience.
As part of the 