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Yo-Yo Ma unites musicians and civil rights leaders to reframe America's story

NPR | By Karen Brown

Published August 8, 2026 at 5:43 AM MDT

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Cello superstar Yo-Yo Ma brought together, musicians, civil rights leaders and intellectuals to reflect on America, past and present, using classical music to help imagine a hopeful future.