The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble

The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble follows an ever-changing lineup of performers drawn from the ensemble’s more than 50 instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, arrangers, visual artists, and storytellers as they gather in locations around the world, exploring the ways art can both preserve traditions and shape cultural evolution. Through moving individual stories, the filmmakers paint a vivid portrait of a bold musical experiment and a global search for the ties that bind.

Overview

Teach about world music, world instruments and world cultures with The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.

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  • Type: Documentary Feature Film
  • Lesson Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Ages: 13–17, 18–24, 25+
  • Run time: 60–119 minutes

Where to Watch

The Music of Strangers is available on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy the Blu-ray or DVD.

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.

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Glossary of Film Terms

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