Friday, Nov. 25, 2005 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

In the mid-nineteenth century, Washington D.C. served as a major hub for hub for slavery in the upper-South. Hear the history of slavery in the District, and the story of an important - but largely forgotten - escape attempt.

Bela Fleck plays banjo with a style that mixes bluegrass with jazz, funk and folk. In contrast, his buddy Edgar Meyer plays the upright double-bass, and is at home playing basic Bach or funky fiddle tunes. Join Kojo for a live in-studio...