Singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, accompanied virtually by virtuoso cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has released a new song called “Build a House” in honor of Juneteenth. “This song, ‘Build a House,’ came ...

Editor's note: For the record, one of the talented musicians shown in this piece singing harmony with herself is NewsHour producer Ali Rogin, at 3:11. Thanks to all of the performers for sharing with ...

The pandemic has kept most of us holed up at home and seeking out the things in life that soothe us. For some, it's baking bread or getting a pet; for others it's taking a long walk. For world ...

For the full story, click here. Here & Now's Lisa Mullins speaks with cellist Yo-Yo Ma about "Songs of Comfort and Hope," the new album he's recorded with British pianist Kathryn Stott.

On a certain level, it makes sense that the piece of music for which the celebrated cellist Yo-Yo Ma is best known also happens to be the very first song he learned how to play, at just four years old ...

We revisit our conversation with Yo-Yo Ma about "Songs of Comfort and Hope," the album he recorded with British pianist Kathryn Stott. And, the Good Grief Program helps families and children who are ...

For the famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma, it took those early days of the pandemic, when a lot of folks were trapped in their homes or apartments, to really start thinking about reconnecting with the outdoors.

"We hope that for the many different kinds of people with different tastes and whatever that some of the music will just reach inside and just give a gentle caress." It's a simple intention, and one ...

We're not sure how we picked favorites, either. Few names in music hold as much weight as Yo-Yo Ma: cellist, international superstar, humanitarian and beloved human. With a performance career of 60 ...