Béla Fleck with Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer, and more

Born in New York City, banjo master Béla Fleck is known for blending bluegrass, jazz, and world music. He played with New Grass Revival before founding the innovative fusion group Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. A prolific solo artist and collaborator, Fleck has won multiple Grammy awards across his celebrated career.

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, and jazz. He received a MacArthur genius grant in 2002 and an Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2004. His chart-topping collaborations include Appalachian Journey, which won a Grammy Award, and The Goat Rodeo Sessions.