Trio brings unique, worldly music to the Kauffman Center October 9

Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer present classical, bluegrass, and world music to Kansas City

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Béla Fleck and Edgar Meyer met in 1980 and immediately bonded over their love for music. Béla later met Zakir Hussain at a festival workshop. The trio eventually collaborated for a triple concerto for the Nashville Symphony in 2006, and the rest is history. To be a part of this history, see their concert in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 8 at 10 AM and range from $29-$89 plus applicable fees.

Béla Fleck, a 15-time Grammy Award winner, has been nominated in more categories than any other artist in the history of the Grammy Awards. He has performed his premier stand-alone banjo concerto, The Imposter, over 50 times internationally. Through his genuine passion of music, Fleck will introduce audiences to a diverse set of music genres through his creations.

Zakir Hussain is a national treasure of his own country, India, as a classical tabla player. A tabla is an Indian drum, classically used to accompany vocal and instrumental music, as well as dance. His stage presence is marked by masterful improvisational and dexterity, founded in intense knowledge and study.

Edgar Meyer, a five-time Grammy winner, began studying bass at the age of 5 under his father. Hailed by The New Yorker as “…the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument.” He has been brought to the fore front by his incomparable technique, musicianship, and a gift for composition, attracting a broad and diverse audience around the world.

This event is part of the 2019-2020 Kauffman Center Presents series.