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For equestrians, "Fleck" refers to a leading German manufacturer of riding whips and crops. Béla Fleck on Playing His Newest Role

: In early 2024, he released Rhapsody in Blue , a centennial celebration of Gershwin’s work featuring banjo-led orchestrations. Most recently, he released an album with the BEATrio in spring 2025, a virtuosic collaboration with harpist Edmar Castañeda and drummer Antonio Sánchez. For equestrians, "Fleck" refers to a leading German

: Fleck has made several substitute appearances this season, including a recent match on April 25, 2026, where he came off the bench during a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra F.C.. : Fleck has made several substitute appearances this

: In January 2026, Fleck drew headlines for pulling out of scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center , stating that the venue had become too "charged and political" following administrative changes. he released Rhapsody in Blue