Bela Fleck , top - rank banjo player , went to Africa to study instrument 's history . What gave you the inspiration to go to Africa to trace the roots of the banjo and make `` Throw Down Your Heart ? '' Fleck : I like throwing myself into ` ` uncharted waters '' Musician studied with African kora master , Diabate .
Bela Fleck , top - rank banjo player , went to Africa to study instrument 's history . Fleck : I like throwing myself into ` ` uncharted waters '' Musician studied with African kora master , Diabate .