Bela Fleck - Throw Down Your Heart

April 1, 2022 5:32 PM

A banjo player goes to Africa.
posted by Buntix (5 comments total)

This is probably my favourite of his albums.
Some of these songs are just so joyful!
I've only ever listened to it, but I'll be sure to check out the video later. Thanks!
posted by Acari at 6:10 PM on April 1, 2022 [2 favorites]

I love, love, love Bela Fleck. The Flecktones have been my favorite band for ages - still is, even though I don't follow music that closely anymore.
Thank you for this - I hadn't heard it yet.
posted by Gray Duck at 6:18 PM on April 1, 2022 [3 favorites]

This is probably my favourite of his albums.

The video is I guess sort of a making-of, but more just him learning and accompanying.

I kind of feel I should of added a CW for that bit just after 17 mins in, but not sure what to warn about. Sadness?
posted by Buntix at 7:22 PM on April 1, 2022 [1 favorite]

I had to laugh. He starts out like he's bringing the banjo back to Africa, but he spends his time being schooled by the local musicians and takes it in stride. This is great.
posted by mollweide at 7:42 PM on April 1, 2022 [4 favorites]

I really enjoyed this thread.
posted by Oyéah at 2:14 PM on April 3, 2022 [1 favorite]