Béla Fleck’s Africa Project featuring Oumou Sangaré and her Band, at Caramoor

Jul 03, 2009 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Collaborations with Amazing African Musicians, featuring Oumou Sangare, the Songbird of Wassoulou. The world's premiere banjo virtuoso, Béla Fleck, has been a dominant creative force in bluegrass, jazz, pop, classical, and world musics. For The Africa Project, Béla journeys to Africa to explore the little-known African origins of the banjo. This pioneering collaboration with some of the continent's greatest musicians resulted in an award-winning documentary and recording, "Throw Down Your Heart." Tickets: $15, $30, $40, $55; Box Office (914) 232-1252; or visit us online; email: boxoffice@caramoor.org.