Jayme Stone

Jayme Stone is a Canadian banjoist, composer, and producer who makes music inspired by sounds from around the world. After growing up playing guitar, Jayme Stone fell in love with the banjo as a teen and has since gained fame for his trailblazing blending of the instrument's traditional sound with a host of different genres and styles. He has studied with Béla Fleck's teacher, Tony Trischka, among others. With support from a Chalmers Arts Fellowship, he spent three months in Mali, West Africa studying with kora and n'goni players, making field recordings, and investigating the banjo's African roots. Stone has won two JUNO Awards and three Canadian Folk Music Awards. His solo album "The Utmost" won the 2008 JUNO Award for Instrumental Album of the Year, and he won the 2009 JUNO Award for World Music Album of the Year for "Africa to Appalachia," recorded with Malian musician Mansa Sissoko. He's a musician, composer, producer, writer, and career coach who has made seven albums and produced over 500 songs—from Gullah spirituals to Indie-pop songs, Trinidadian calypsos to Indian rāgas. Stone's innovative approach to the banjo has expanded the instrument's possibilities, bringing it into conversation with musical traditions from around the globe. His work is characterized by meticulous attention to detail, deep respect for traditional music, and a willingness to explore new sonic territories. Jayme Stone continues to tour internationally, sharing his unique musical vision with audiences worldwide.

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