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In a thrilling culmination of recent weeks, Béla Fleck has been at the center of a whirlwind of musical achievements and exhilarating performances. From captivating audiences across Europe and the UK with "My Bluegrass Heart" to clinching two Grammy Awards for "As We Speak" alongside Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia, Fleck's journey has been nothing short of spectacular.

• Repair Café Woodstock will take place Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Repairs are done free by volunteer experts. The items’ owners stay to watch, sometimes assist, and ideally to learn. Experts work on jewelry, lamps, small appliances, zippers, furniture, electronics, wood items, […]

Top 7 Bollywood Newsmakers of the Week: Ranbir Kapoor is set to play a grey character in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love & War, Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohlis are not likely to have a second baby, and more!

• The 1968 musical film “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will be shown Saturday, Feb. 10, at 3 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St., Rosendale. The movie stars Dick Van Dyke as an inventor who takes a broken-down race car and transforms it into a magical flying vehicle. Admission is $10, $6 for members. […]

The 72-year-old percussionist earned his first honour for best global music album This Moment as part of the fusion music group Shakti

The music Zakir Hussain makes is a fusion of several traditions, blended by his conviction that music is universal

There’s no shame in getting shut out at the Grammy Awards when your competition boasts the star power of Paramore, Jason Isbell, Molly Tuttle, Victoria Monet, Bela Fleck and Edgar

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A concert featuring four Grammy-winning artists will be held at the Ulster Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 14. Musicians Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia will perform in the concert, presented by the Bardavon, as part of a tour promoting their two-time Grammy award-winning album, “As We Speak.” […]

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain expresses gratitude and humility in response to his triple Grammy win, acknowledging the overwhelming love and support from fans. The veteran percussionist won three Grammys, including Best Global Music Album for This Moment with the fusion group Shakti, and Best Global Music Performance and Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for his collaborations.

Nigerian musician Davido’s father assured his son of his impact on African music before the artiste lost out on winning a Grammy last weekend.