Béla Fleck is an iconic instrumentalist and composer with sixteen Grammy awards to his name, and a background in bluegrass.
He is renowned for pushing the boundaries of the banjo, taking it across multiple genres with his virtuosic, jazz-to-classical ingenuity. Abigail Washburn, a postmodern, old-time singer-songwriter, has a unique take on the claw hammer banjo, incorporating far east culture and sounds.
Together, the duo are presenting songs from their Grammy-winning self-titled debut and Echo in the Valley at QPAC’s iconic Concert Hall for one night only.
Béla and Abigail’s musical styles and banjo styles interact, creating a unique sound.
They merge tradition with innovation, showcasing America’s rich heritage while bringing the banjo into new realms.
Their deep bond and musical chemistry makes Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn one of the most pioneering, yet familiar banjo-picking partnerships in the world.
They are redefining the bluegrass genre and pushing the boundaries of the banjo