Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Béla Fleck, banjo; Toumani Diabate, kora; John Kitme, guitar; Vusi Mahlasela, guitar and
vocals; D\'Gary, guitar; Mario, percussion; Anania Mgoliga, thumb piano and vocals
In his most ambitious project to date, renowned musician Béla Fleck explores the origins of the
banjo. During his travels to Africa, Fleck discover that while the banjo is traditionally
considered an American instrument, its origins lie far from her shores. Throw Down Your Heart,
the award-winning film, documented Fleck\'s travels and explorations of music in Uganda,
Tanzania, The Gambia, and Mali. With the Africa Project, Fleck brings to the stage his
collaborations with some of Africa\'s most talented musicians, including Toumani Diabate on kora
(Mali), D\'Gary (Madagascar) and Vusi Mahlasela (South Africa) on guitar, and Anania Ngoliga, a
blind thumb piano player and vocalists from Tanzania.
Hill Auditorium