An old timer walked up to Cara Luft after a show one night and offered her a free banjo. That moment of pure generosity became "The Banjo Is a Gift," a rollicking tribute to John Hartford that features six banjos, Grammy winning banjo queen Alison Brown and enough joy to light up a prairie winter. It's also a perfect snapshot of 'My Heart Will Always Be,' Luft's first solo album in more than 13 years, a warm, big-hearted record built on friendship, kindness, and the healing power of music. It arrives on streaming services November 6.