Béla Fleck with Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and more

Born in New York City, banjo master Béla Fleck plays bluegrass, jazz, classical, and world music. He is best known for his work with New Grass Revival and the innovative hybrid fusion outfit Béla Fleck & the Flecktones, earning multiple Grammy awards throughout his celebrated career.

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.

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 is a masterful double bassist and composer blending bluegrass, classical, jazz, and folk. A MacArthur grant recipient and Grammy winner, he is best known for chart-topping collaborative albums like Appalachian Journey and The Goat Rodeo Sessions.