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Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma

American cellist
One of the best-known classical cellists of the recording era, whose crossover releases have spanned the world, bluegrass, and soundtrack charts.
BornOctober 7, 1955
HometownParis, France
Net worth$30 million
Height5'10" (1.78m)
SpouseJill Alison Hornor
ChildrenNicholas Ma
ParentsHiao-tsiun Ma
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A look at Yo-Yo Ma's newest musical project, where nature becomes the concert venue

For award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, music is the compass taking him on a new journey around the country as part of his "Our Common Nature" program. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Ma to get a first look at his project that's transforming the great outdoors into concert venues to help people better connect with nature through music.
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