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“There's a lot of hip-hop that would be great with a banjo in it. It would just groove like crazy, and I hope I get to be one of the guys who does that, because it's coming. It's coming.”

Quote by Bela Fleck

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Bela Fleck, born on July 10, 1958, is an accomplished American musician whose career spans a variety of genres including blues, jazz, classical, and world music. Known for his innovative playing on the banjo, he is one of the most celebrated banjo players of contemporary music. more

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