Bobby McFerrin In 1986, McFerrin was the voice of Santa Bear in "Santa Bear's First Christmas", and in 1987 he was the voice of Santa Bear/Bully Bear in the sequel "Santa Bear's High Flying Adventure". That same year, he performed the theme song for the opening credits of Season 4 of "The Cosby Show". In 1988, McFerrin recorded the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy", which became a hit and brought him widespread recognition across the world. The song's success "ended McFerrin's musical life as he had known it," and he began to pursue other musical possibilities on stage and in recording studios.
London A Cappella Festival educators such as Pete Churchill. The London A Cappella Festival 2013 showcased some of the best of choral, jazz and contemporary ensembles. Headline acts included the UK’s most prominent a cappella groups such as The Magnets (supported by collegiate a cappella champions, All the King’s Men), the esteemed King’s Singers and the festival hosts, The Swingle Singers – the latter of which kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations at the festival. Other headline acts included leading university choral group the Choir of Clare College Cambridge, Danish vocal innovators Postyr, and Canadian favourites Retrocity. The festival’s jam packed schedule also included