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　　Bela Fleck is widely considered one of the most important banjo players in the world. He is famous for his many bluegrass and jazz influenced recordings. His most recent album is called "Throw Down Your Heart." It is his third recording in a series called "Tales from the Acoustic Planet." Barbara Klein has more.

　　BARBARA KLEIN:

　　Bela Fleck's goal with this album was to explore the African roots of the banjo. He says many Americans mistakenly think the banjo came from rural areas of the southern United States. So, in two thousand five, Fleck went to Africa to learn from musicians there. His trip resulted in an album and movie, also called "Throw Down Your Heart." In the movie, you can see Bela Fleck playing with musicians in Uganda, Tanzania, the Gambia and Mali.

　　WALUSIMBI: "What he wanted was to bring the banjo back to Africa. It would be possible for the banjo to come back and play with its old folks."

　　The movie shows how important music is within communities in Africa. Music is not only for special events. It is part of everyday life for men, women and children. Bela Fleck could not talk with many of the musicians you see in the movie because they did not know each other's language. But they were able to communicate very clearly with music.

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