Lord Kitchener (calypsonian)

He is buried in the Santa Rosa Cemetery in Arima, Trinidad. McFerrin is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. His most famous songs include:. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Later, though, he moved towards Soca, a related style, and continued recording until his death. In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. His fame continued throughout the 1950s, when calypso achieved international success. He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Born Aldwyn Roberts in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, Kitchener's success began after he moved to England and soon became massively popular there. pop hit in 1988. Lord Kitchener (April 18, 1922 - February 11, 2000) was one of the most internationally famous calypsonians. His song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" (featured in the movie Cocktail starring Tom Cruise) was a #1 U.S. For the First World War leader, see Horatio Kitchener. Bobby McFerrin (born New York City, March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer. Sugar Bum Bum (noted as one of the first Soca songs). Snopes.com on the suicide rumour (http://www.snopes.com/music/artists/mcferrin.htm).

Pan in A Minor. Official Site (http://www.bobbymcferrin.com). Rain-o-rama (also the name he gave to his home in Trinidad). Beyond Words (2002). Mouth Music (2001). [[Don't Worry, Be Happy! [Disky]]] (1997).

Circlesongs (1997). The Mozart Sessions (1996). Bang! Zoom (1995). Paper Music (1995).

Sorrow Is Not Forever (1994). Hush (1991). Many Faces of Bird (1991). Medicine Music (1990).

How the Rhino Got'How the Camel Gott (1990). [[Play [live]]] (1990). Simple Pleasures (1988). Don't Worry, Be Happy (1988).

Elephant's Child (1987). Spontaneous Inventions (1985). The Voice (1984). Bobby McFerrin (1982).