Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn cover

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Béla Fleck · 2014

46 min · 12 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music

A seamless blend of bluegrass and folk with intricate banjo melodies and heartfelt harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt harmonies for connection
  • intricate melodies for focus
  • suitable for cozy gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer faster-paced music
  • seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
This album marked a significant collaboration between Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn, following Fleck's extensive solo career and numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. By 2014, Fleck was already a prominent figure in the bluegrass scene, while Washburn had made strides as a respected artist in her own right, showcasing their combined artistry at this pivotal moment.
Stylistic neighbors
Chris Thile· Punch Brothers· Nickel Creek

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Railroad 3:38
  • 2 Ride to You 4:17
  • 3 What’cha Gonna Do 3:48
  • 4 Little Birdie 4:21
  • 5 New South Africa 4:36
  • 6 Pretty Polly 3:45
  • 7 Shotgun Blues 3:18
  • 8 For Children: No. 3 Quasi adagio, No. 10 Allegro molto – Children’s Dance 2:16
  • 9 And Am I Born to Die 4:02
  • 10 Banjo Banjo 3:51
  • 11 What Are They Doing in Heaven Today? 4:36
  • 12 Bye Bye Baby Blues 3:27

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