A cappella singers,
beatboxers, and vocalists
of all genres
claim Bobby McFerrin
as an inspiration.
The jazz and
classical worlds celebrate
his innovative technique
and spirit. His
solo performances and
collaborations -- with
cellist Yo-Yo Ma,
pianists Chick Corea
and Herbie Hancock,
the Vienna and
New York Philharmonic
orchestras, and eager
volunteers from audiences
all over the
world -- are
legendary.
Bobby will take
the stage with
trusted members of
his groundbreaking a
cappella group Voicestra.
They are all
masters of the
art of play,
and together they
will lead Circlesongs, choral
pieces based on
irresistible grooves, spontaneously
composed each night
and sung by
a 12-voice ensemble
of local singers
-- and sometimes
by the whole
crowd. "I want
to bring audiences
into the incredible
feeling of freedom
that I get
when I sing,"
says Bobby. “I want
everyone to leave
the theatre and
sing in their
own kitchens the
next morning."
Bobby's
exhilarating vocal vocabulary
-- call and
response, global rhythms,
soaring melodies, lush
harmonies, funny noises,
invented language, silence,
prayers, and laughter
- reminds us
all of how
much fun it
is to be
alive, to lift
our voices and
communicate with one
another, to make
a joyful noise.