ArtistInfo
Béla Fleck
Throw Down Your Heart (Tales From The Acoustic Planet Vol. 3 Africa Sessions)
Album US 2009 on Rounder Records label
Country (African, Bluegrass)
Recorded on location in Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia and Mali and at Studio Bogolan. Additional recording at Sanctuary Studios and Godelstring. Packaged in a digipak type case.
Musicians
 | Béla Fleck bj, *1958 US producer, liner notes, edited by, mixed by, banjo, uncredited, album by, written by, arranged by |
 | Rachael E. Sullivan , design, package |
 | Wellington Bowler engineer, documentary, recorded by |
 | Jeff Coffin sax, *1965 US photography by, baba |
 | Joel Hamburger , photography by, jojo |
 | Christina Jaspars , photography by, oumou "djorelen" |
| Dave Bergen photography by, toumani |
 | Aaron Farrington , photography by, vusi |
 | Nakisenyl Women's Group , arranged by |
| Adiya Nangobi , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Aisha Tungu , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Ekisa Fatina , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Fatina Nakabaka , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Kasifa Nabirye , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Kasifa Namkose , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Masitula Namudola , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Medina Namunana , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Musaiduma Mutesi , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Muwewesi Muzamiru , performer, nakisenyl women's group, performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| S Nampina , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Safina Nabirye , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
| Zilifa Namukonge , performer, nakisenyl women's group |
 | Casey Driessen vn, *1978 US fiddle |
 | D'Gary voc, acg, g, *1961 guitar |
| Xavier-Martial François , percussion, vocals, handclaps |
| Sekou Bah , bass |
 | Sékou Diabaté eb, GN djembe |
 | Toumani Diabaté voc, *1965 ML kora |
 | Oumou Sangare voc, *1968 ML lead vocals, written by, written by, vocals |
| Souleymane Sidibé , scraper, karagnan |
 | Zoumana Tereta vn, voc, violin, sokou |
| Benogo Diakite , xalam, kamale n'goni |
 | Anania Ngoliga voc, kal, TZ written by, vocals, mbira, thumb piano |
| Luo Cultural Association , arranged by |
| Alamutoi , performer, luo cultural association |
| Aromo Macref , performer, luo cultural association |
| Atto Mangret , performer, luo cultural association |
| Badstuter Lawl , performer, luo cultural association |
| Kizza David , performer, luo cultural association |
| Komakech Vincent , performer, luo cultural association |
| Nahman Ojwee , performer, luo cultural association |
| Nyelo Stephen , performer, luo cultural association |
| Obello Simon , performer, luo cultural association |
| Obita Alfred , performer, luo cultural association |
| Obonyo B , performer, luo cultural association |
| Obonyo Joseph , performer, luo cultural association |
| Ochira Michael Toco , performer, luo cultural association |
| Okoth Bosco , performer, luo cultural association |
| Oloya Vincent , performer, luo cultural association |
| Béla Fleck Performed With D'Gary , Oumou Sangare , Richard Bona , Baaba Maal , Vusi Mahlasela , Afel Bocoum , Anania Ngoliga , Toumani Diabaté , performer on track |
 | Madou Sanogo , djembe |
 | Jojo Kuo dr, perc, *1959 CM drums |
 | Richard Bona voc, b, *1967 CM electric bass, vocals |
 | Habib Sangare , lute, bolon |
 | Yoro Cissé , lute, njurkle (monochord lute) |
 | Khalifan O. Matitu , marimba, arranged by |
 | Brian Siskind , organ, swells |
 | Vusi Mahlasela voc, acg, *1965 ZA vocals, written by, guitar, vocals |
 | Harouna Samake , ML xalam, kamale n'goni |
 | Bassekou Kouyate voc, bvoc, *1966 ML xalam, ngoni |
| Béla Fleck Performed With Haruna Samake Trio , performer on track |
 | Alou Coulibaly , shaker, balafon, clabash |
| Aramanzani Musulo , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Badiru Kiranda , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Baisi David , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Birali Muwaya , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Bulaimu Wandera , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Charles Were , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Dhikusoka Sabasityano , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Eriyabu Kabi , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Eriyada Kisubi , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Hasani Kitanda , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Henry Kaage , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Kaiga Ayubu , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Kakaire Futuma , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Kakaire Robert , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Karimu Musulo , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Kuzaima Kisubi , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Kyakulaga Mosesi , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Magidu Wansolo , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Manisuli Musubo , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Musulo Muzamiru , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Mutesi Fauza , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Mutesi Sumaya , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Muwaya Faizo , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Muwaya Faziri , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Namuwaya Bayati , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Rashid Ntamu , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Saadati Nkulega , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Salimu Kasadha , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Sowali Magumba , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Sulai Maganda , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Sulaiman Talyaka , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Tibita Muwaya , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Wagaluka Mukose , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
| Waiswa Sdhuma , performer, muwewesu xylophone group |
 | Hama Alpha Sankare perc, bvoc, vocals, balafon, calabash |
 | Barou Oumar Diallo bvoc, b, bass |
| Yoro Cisse , lute, njurkle |
 | Afel Bocoum voc, g, *1955 ML written by, lead vocals, guitar |
| Béla Fleck Performed With Chibite , performer on track |
| Chibite , arranged by |
| Andrea S. Kaluma , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| Chiku Hukwe Zawose , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| Julie Hukwe Zawos , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| Lucas Ubi Zawose , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| Pendo Hukwe Zawose , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| Tabu Hukwe Zawose , performer, chibite-the zawose family |
| The Jatta Family , arranged by |
| Abdoulie Saine , performer, the jatta family |
| Angelic Jarju , performer, the jatta family |
| Frederick Jatta , performer, the jatta family |
| Jil Ekona Jatta , performer, the jatta family |
| Joseph Sambou , performer, the jatta family |
| Naser Sambou , performer, the jatta family |
| Remi Jatta , performer, the jatta family |
| Sega Jatta , performer, the jatta family |
| Therese Senghore , performer, the jatta family |
| Warema Masiaga Cha Cha , written by, vocals, percussion, toe, lyre, bowed |
| Aisu Joseph , mbira, thumb piano |
| Akello Maria , mbira, thumb piano |
| Akello Ruth , mbira, thumb piano |
| Amoding , mbira, thumb piano |
| Aryakitoi Levi , mbira, thumb piano |
| Chichina Charles , mbira, thumb piano |
| E Manuel , mbira, thumb piano |
| Elungat Joseph , mbira, thumb piano |
| Eyabu James , mbira, thumb piano |
| Ogwang K , mbira, thumb piano |
| Ojobi Micheal , mbira, thumb piano |
| Okello , mbira, thumb piano |
| Olinga Stephen , mbira, thumb piano |
| Oluka J-K , mbira, thumb piano |
| Omocha S , mbira, thumb piano |
| Ongiji Joseph , mbira, thumb piano |
| Opio David , mbira, thumb piano |
| The Ateso Jazz Band , written by, arranged by |
| Fadhili Bbata , percussion |
 | Djelimady Tounkara g, *1947 ML guitar, written by |
Producers
| Ted Kurkland Associates booking |
| Paul Riehle design, cover |
| Kristen Johnson director of photography |
| Dave Sinko engineer, music recording, photography by, recorded by |
| Sascha Paladino film director, co-producer, photography by |
| David Bendett management |
| Richard Dodd mastered by |
| Nichole Smaglick photography by, producer, field producer (uganda/tanzania) |
| Nana Ofori producer, field producer (the gambia) |
| Segun Oguntola producer, field producer (the gambia) |
| Damon Whittemore recorded by |
| Richard Battaglia recorded by |
| Robert Battaglia recorded by |
| Yves Wernert recorded by |
| Kristin Mueller recorded by, assistant |
| Nabintou Diakite backing vocals |
Album Tracks 
| No | |
Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Tulinesangala | Béla Fleck | Traditional | 2:50 |
| 2 | | Kinetsa | Béla Fleck | Ernest Randrianasolo | 4:16 |
| 3 | | Ah Ndiya | Béla Fleck | Oumou Sangare | 3:47 |
| 4 | | Kabibi | Béla Fleck | Anania Ngoliga | 2:28 |
| 5 | | Angelina | Béla Fleck | Traditional | 2:49 |
| 6 | | D'Gary Jam | Béla Fleck Performed With D'Gary , Oumou Sangare , Richard Bona , Baaba Maal , Vusi Mahlasela , Afel Bocoum , Anania Ngoliga , Toumani Diabaté | Béla Fleck, Ernest Randrianasolo, Oumou Sangare | 6:15 |
| 7 | | Throw Down Your Heart | Béla Fleck Performed With Haruna Samake Trio | Béla Fleck | 5:07 |
| 8 | | Thula Mama | Béla Fleck | Vusi Mahlasela | 3:59 |
| 9 | | Wairenziante | Béla Fleck | Muwewesu Muzamiru | 2:52 |
| 10 | | Buribalal | Béla Fleck | Afel Bocoum | 4:32 |
| 11 | | Zawose | Béla Fleck Performed With Chibite | Traditional | 3:20 |
| 12 | | Ajula/Mbamba | Béla Fleck | Traditional | 4:29 |
| 13 | | Pakugyenda Balebauo | Béla Fleck | Warema Masiaga Cha Cha | 2:58 |
| 14 | Jesus Is The Only Answer | Béla Fleck | Traditional, The Ateso Jazz Band | 3:24 | |
| 15 | Matitu | Béla Fleck | Traditional | 4:19 | |
| 16 | Mariam | Béla Fleck | Béla Fleck, Djelimady Tounkara | 3:49 | |
| 17 | Djorolen | Béla Fleck | Oumou Sangare | 5:01 | |
| 18 | Dunia Haina Wema/Thumb Fun | Béla Fleck | Anania Ngoliga, Béla Fleck | 7:13 |
30sec audio samples provided by 
Discogs
iTunes
SpotifyArtistInfo App
ArtistInfo for iOS and ArtistInfo for Mac are presenting musicians, composers and producers that are envolved in the musical work that you are listening to in Apple Music, iTunes, or Spotify. Discover new music via the network among artists. Manage your favorite musicians and albums via iCloud and share recommendations with your friends via email, AirDrop, or Social Media.
Acknowledgements
To all the music fans that are contributing on Discogs, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia. Thanks to Franz Flückiger for providing Storygram used to visualize band membership.ArtistInfo for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Universal Link: https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=B%C3%A9la%20Fleck&title=Throw%20Down%20Your%20Heart%20%28Tales%20From%20The%20Acoustic%20Planet%20Vol.%203%20Africa%20Sessions%29
ArtistInfo by Metason © 2015-2020
