Béla Fleck
American banjo player
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Summary
Béla Fleck was born on July 10, 1958[1], in New York City[2]. He has worked as a street artist[3], singer[4], banjoist[5], songwriter[6], and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,293 views/month, #6,820 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Abigail Washburn[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Occupation: bandleader[11], composer[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: High School of Music & Art[14]
- Member of: Béla Fleck and the Flecktones[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17], bluegrass music[18]
- Record label: Rounder Records[19], Sony Classical[20], Nettwerk[21], Warner Bros. Records[22], Rhino[23]
- Discography: Béla Fleck discography[24]
- Commons category: Béla Fleck[25]
- Handedness: right-handedness[26]
- Family name: Fleck[27]
- Given name: Béla[28], Anton[29], Leoš[30]
- Official website: http://www.belafleck.com/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Béla Fleck[32]
- Commons gallery: Béla Fleck[33]
- Instrument: banjo[34], voice[35]
- Start of work period: 1976[36]
Why It Matters
Béla Fleck has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Béla Fleck born?
Béla Fleck was born in New York City[2].
Who was Béla Fleck married to?
Béla Fleck's spouses include Abigail Washburn[9].
What did Béla Fleck do for work?
Béla Fleck worked as a street artist[3], singer[4], banjoist[5], songwriter[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Béla Fleck go to school?
Béla Fleck was educated at High School of Music & Art[14].