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Yo-Yo Ma encourages 'Songs of Comfort' amid global crisis

Yo-Yo Ma on encouraging 'Songs of Comfort' amid global crisis

03/18/2020

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Yo-Yo Ma encourages 'Songs of Comfort' amid global crisis

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Yo-Yo Ma on encouraging 'Songs of Comfort' amid global crisis

Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most renowned and beloved musicians, is trying to provide comfort in this time of crisis. Ma has been posting videos of himself performing short pieces and encouraging other musicians -- of all levels -- around the world to join him in offering “Songs of Comfort.” Ma joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the project and play Dvorak.

03/18/2020

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