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Béla Fleck and the Flecktones is an American jazz fusion band that is known for its eclectic style and instrumentation, combining jazz improvisation with progressive bluegrass, rock, classical, funk, and world music traditions.
Jul 26, 2022 · It happened to Béla Fleck, the banjo virtuoso (to trot out the word again) who's earned 15 GRAMMYs and 35 nominations (plus a Latin GRAMMY) across half a dozen genres for his trouble. But, miraculously, all this veneration never went to his head.
Live Art is the fifth album released by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and their first non-studio album. It was recorded live at various concerts between 1992 and 1996 and features ten guest musicians.
Sep 20, 2021 · Glide’s Dave Goodwich spoke candidly with Béla for the conclusion of an exclusive two-part career-spanning conversation covering a wide array of topics, including the future of the Flecktones, his thoughts on Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, the chances of a New Grass Revival reunion and the challenges of composing lyrics. Read here for Part 1.
Jun 18, 2020 · Béla Fleck on Cross-Cultural Collabs, Debunking Stereotypes and How Earl Scruggs Made Him a Banjo Player for Life. By Jimmy Leslie. published 18 June 2020. Exploring the banjo’s African origins, Béla Fleck discovers connections both cultural and personal. Fleck (left) with kora master Toumani Diabaté(Image credit: Future / Banning Eyre)
Over the past half-century, Béla Fleck has exploded the parameters of the banjo, taking his staggering musicality to inspired blends of bluegrass, fusion, folk, jazz, classical, global music and more.
Jul 6, 2022 · Béla Fleck and the Flecktones is an American band that combines jazz and bluegrass music. The Flecktones formed in 1988 when Béla Fleck was invited to perform on the PBS TV series The Lonesome Pine Specials.
