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Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ inspire musical collaboration

How Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ are inspiring musical collaboration

05/13/2020

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Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ inspire musical collaboration

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How Yo-Yo Ma's ‘Songs of Comfort’ are inspiring musical collaboration

The ‘Songs of Comfort’ project world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma launched on social media continues to expand in new directions. Jeffrey Brown looks at the growing collaboration in these mini performances, as tough times bring people together through music -- and technology. It's part of our ongoing arts and culture series, Canvas.

05/13/2020

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