Béla Fleck has virtually reinvented the image and sound of the banjo through a remarkable legacy that has taken him all over the musical map.…
Rhythm, Raga & Rhapsody with Béla Fleck & Friends
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World Music Institute Introduces 2024 Spring-Summer Season
The World Music Institute has unveiled the lineup for its 2024 Spring-Summer Season. This period’s highlights include Béla Fleck‘s Rhythm Raga & Rhapsody retrospective at…
Béla Fleck Honors Earl Scruggs’ 100th Birthday with “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)”
Renowned banjo player Béla Fleck has released “Rhapsody in Blue(grass)” from his forthcoming album Rhapsody in Blue, a tribute to the influential composer George Gershwin…
A Night of Musical Alchemy: As We Speak Quartet to Unite Bluegrass, Indian Classical, and Western Classical at UCLA’s Royce Hall
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance is set to present an upcoming performance of As We Speak by renowned international artists, Béla Fleck, Zakir…
The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music
The banjo is a musical instrument that has been a staple in American folk music for centuries. It has a unique sound that sets it…
The Town Hall in New York City Reveals its Exciting 2023 Presenting Season
The Town Hall in New York City, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, has announced its 2023 season that includes a wide range of…
International Bluegrass Music Association Announces Recipients of the 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
Acclaimed bluegrass musician Billy Strings received the coveted “Entertainer of the Year” Award for the second year in a row, along with “Song of the…
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer to Perform Together in NYC
The Town Hall has announced a concert featuring Bela Fleck on banjo, Zakir Hussain on tabla and Edgar Meyer on double bass. The performance will…
Top American Roots Music Acts at Savannah Music Festival 2018
Savannah Music Festival has announced its 2018 programming. The festival will take place March 29th through April 14th, 2018, at several venues throughout Savannah’s Historic…
Artist Profiles: Bela Fleck
Bela Fleck is often considered the leading banjo player in the world. He was born on July 10, 1958, and raised in New York City.…