Béla Fleck Konzert in Aliso Viejo, Soka Performing Arts Center

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Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck, from NYC, blends bluegrass, jazz, classical, and world music. Known for Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, he’s won multiple Grammys and produced influential albums like "UFO Tofu." Collaborators include Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and wife Abigail Washburn.

Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain, born in Mumbai, transformed percussion music globally. Known for collaborations with George Harrison, John McLaughlin, and Mickey Hart, he co-founded Shakti and won a Grammy with Planet Drum. Honored with the Padma Shri, his vast discography includes Making Music and Good Hope.