Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck embody the spirit of restless, curious artists who refuse to be confined to a single musical world. As NPR’s Tom Huizenga highlights, Fleming and Fleck have built remarkable careers by continually stepping outside their comfort zones—Fleming from opera into rock, Broadway, jazz, and beyond, and Fleck across bluegrass, newgrass, jazz, rock, Indian classical music, and other traditions. Their collaboration celebrates that same adventurous spirit through American folk and Appalachian music. It is a musical curiosity and openness to tradition that also resonates deeply with Michael Cleveland, whose extraordinary talent and innovative musicianship continue to push the boundaries of bluegrass while honoring its roots.
Béla Fleck and Renée Fleming, Featuring Michael Cleveland, on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
