Bela Fleck is a renowned American banjo player and composer who has been active in the music industry since the late 1970s. He is best known as a bandleader, having released over 30 albums and won 15 Grammy Awards. He is also a member of the bluegrass supergroup Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Fleck has collaborated with a wide range of musicians from different genres, including jazz, classical, and African music.