Think about the word "music" for a second. Really think about it.

It possesses no borders or limits. It's comprised of infinite colors, ideas and viewpoints. So, what if people were more like music? It's a question bassist Victor Wooten has been answering throughout his career.

He's known for his role as a founding member of Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. The famous banjo-driven trio takes an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach by weaving a multitude of influences into its catchy instrumental numbers. Whether it's working with jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, funk or rap, the band's goal has been bridging the gap between genres, musicians and audiences.

"If people took the same attitude to life, maybe we could all get along better," Wooten explained in his typical calm and meditative tone. "We've been able to see the nonlimitations of our instruments, music and a lot more. The message is whatever it is in your heart, you can make it work. The Flecktones are proof of that - by taking banjo, bass and drums and taking them out of their characteristic traits, and still makin' it work - makin' it enjoyable. Personally, I just strive for the freedom for people to be able to express themselves the way they choose - whether that's music or whether that's sweeping a street or whatever. It's about allowing people to be who they wanna be."