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Béla Fleck

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New York City-born banjo master Béla Fleck blends progressive bluegrass with jazz, classical, and world music. A New Grass Revival alum, he formed Béla Fleck & the Flecktones and released albums like UFO Tofu and Outbound. His duo LP with Abigail Washburn won a Grammy.

Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain, born in Mumbai, revolutionized Indian percussion as a tabla maestro. Known for blending Indian and Western music, he co-founded Shakti with John McLaughlin. Hussain collaborated with icons like George Harrison, Mickey Hart, and Pharoah Sanders. His notable works include "Making Music" and "The Melody of Rhythm." Awarded "Padma Shri," he won Grammys with Planet Drum and was named Downbeat's Percussionist of the Year. Hussain's legacy endures through his expansive recordings and influential collaborations.

Edgar Meyer

Edgar Meyer is a versatile bassist and composer blending bluegrass, classical, and jazz. A MacArthur grant and Grammy award winner, he is best known for chart-topping collaborative albums like Appalachian Journey and The Goat Rodeo Sessions with Yo-Yo Ma and Mark O'Connor.

Rakesh Chaurasia

Rakesh Chaurasia, born in Prayagraj, India, is a celebrated bansuri flautist and nephew of Hariprasad Chaurasia. He performs Hindustani classical music, blending tradition with contemporary fusion, known for soulful expression and versatility. He is a two-time Grammy Award winner in 2024 for "As We Speak" and "Pashto". Chaurasia has collaborated with artists including Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Zakir Hussain.