Abigail Washburn and Béla Fleck

Banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck blends bluegrass, jazz, classical, and world music. Born in NYC, influenced by Flatt & Scruggs, he's known for New Grass Revival and Béla Fleck & the Flecktones. His collaborations include Abigail Washburn, Chick Corea, and Toumani Diabaté. Notable works: "My Bluegrass Heart," "Perpetual Motion," and Grammy-winning "Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn." Renowned for genre fusion and eclectic musical innovations.

Born in Evanston, Illinois, Abigail Washburn is a Grammy-winning clawhammer banjoist blending American folk, bluegrass, and Chinese music. She’s known for solo work, Wu Force, and collaborations with Béla Fleck.