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.