Béla Fleck is arguably the most celebrated banjo player in the world, virtually re-inventing the image and sound of the instrument through unprecedented collaborations and unexpected musical fusions. Equally adventurous, Abigail Washburn is a gifted old-time Americana musician, whose musical explorations have included marrying the sounds of Appalachia to such far-flung influences as Chinese folk music.

With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other focused on drawing the instrument into new and unique realms, Béla & Abigail present music that feels wildly innovative and familiar at the same time.