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When did Cab receive the National Medal of Arts?

  • 1985

  • 1993

  • 2001

  • 1994

Answer

In 1993, Calloway Cab received the National Medal of Arts, a prestigious award presented by the President of the United States to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts. Cab's exceptional artistry as a jazz vocalist and his profound influence on the music genre throughout his remarkable career made him a deserving recipient of this esteemed honor.
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