Alash 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.

Alash is a renowned trio of master Tuvan throat singers from Tuva, Inner Asia. They blend traditional Tuvan music with subtle Western influences, creating complex harmonies. Formed in 1999, they are celebrated for their unique xöömei vocal technique. They have earned top honors in competitions and collaborated with artists like Béla Fleck and the Flecktones (on a Grammy-winning album), Sun Ra Arkestra, and Shodekeh. Notable albums include "Meni Mana" and "Embodiments".