An American musician and writer, James McBride is synonymous to creativity and inventiveness. His ingenious pursuits and artistic endeavours have led him to become a renowned name in America and beyond. What distinguishes McBride is that his creative gifts are not limited to the field of literature and extends beyond the boundaries. McBride is equally famous for his literary output as he is for his musical accomplishments. He first attained fame for his debut literary issue, ‘The Colors of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to his White Mother’. The title of the novel was self-explanatory as it gave a deep insight about the life of McBride, his White mother and the biracial identity that he grew up with. He has touched various genres of literature, be it fiction, non-fiction or comedy. Literary career apart, he is an accomplished musician, composer and jazz saxophonist who has toured with various established and well-reputed musicians and jazz artists. Read further to know more interesting and intriguing facts about James McBride.