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 .
Bela Fleck , top-rank banjo player , went to Africa to seek instrument 's roots . Fleck : I like throwing myself into `` uncharted waters '' Musician collaborated with African kora player Toumani Diabate .