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Our Common Nature

WNYC
Yo-Yo Ma
Coal Mining
Upper Big Branch Explosion
Nature
West Virginia
Take Me Home, Country Roads
Earthjustice
16 Tons
Crystal Good
Acadia National Park
Wabanaki Nations
Princeton Theological Seminary
Chris Saunders
Kathy Mattea
Sunrise Ceremonies
Mammoth Cave
Bernard Punikaya
Mana
Molokai
Kalaupapa

When the world stopped in 2020, cellist Yo-Yo Ma started thinking about how music can reconnect people to the natural world. In this limited podcast series, Yo-Yo goes around the country to places where people have deep connections to the earth and begins to play. Host Ana González joins him to uncover stories of the ways that culture binds us to nature, from Maine to Appalachia and Hawaii. The re... more

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Yo-Yo Ma has wanted to use his cello to communicate with whales for half his life. And, in Hawai’i he got a chance. With help from the Polyneisan Voyaging Society and hula master Snowbird Bento, Yo-Yo learns about the ancient art of Hawaiian chant, w... more

On the island of Molokaʻi in Hawaii, we trace the spiritual power of mana, from a sacred grove to the Kalaupapa colony, where music, story, and Yo-Yo Ma’s performance honor the resilience and memory of those who came before.

Perched on a plateau on ... more

West Virginia is defined by its beauty and its coal, two things that can work against each other. Yo-Yo Ma felt this as soon as stepped foot in its hills.This episode explores how music and poetry help process the emotions of a community besieged wit... more

This episode begins in Fairbanks, AK.  Yo-Yo Ma is at a house concert with drag queen environmentalist Pattie Gonia, singer/songwriter Quinn Christopherson and Princess Daazhraii Johnson, a writer and filmmaker from the Gwich’in Nation.  They were al... more

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Chris Newell
Pasamaquoddy citizen, educator, and traditional musician
Wabanaki Nation
Episode: Acadia: Yo-Yo Ma and the Wabanaki Play for the Dawn
Lauren Stevens
Traditional songkeeper and musician
Wabanaki Nation
Episode: Acadia: Yo-Yo Ma and the Wabanaki Play for the Dawn

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Ana González
Host of the podcast, Ana González collaborates with Yo-Yo Ma to explore the connections between music, culture, and nature across the United States.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • No talking over the music please

    I wanted to like this podcast, and have only listed to the Alaska episode but I deeply disliked the narrator constantly talking over the music. Just separate the text and music please. I will try a few more but so far disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jkthinks
    United States13 days ago
  • Refreshing

    This podcast is perfect for my morning walks. Engaging with nature through stories, poems, and beautiful music. Eye opening narrative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VTread
    United States20 days ago
  • Sacred Nature through human stories and art

    I love this podcast so far. It deals with tough issues in a caring way that also inspires. Thank you for elevating my day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jorjnyc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    Beautiful story telling mixed with the hauntingly beautiful cello. Moving and humbling.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leahsterB
    United Statesa month ago
  • Grateful

    Just in time to inform, inspire, console. Thank you to YoYo Ma and all those who created this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SlippersV
    United Statesa month ago

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Reviewers highlight the high quality of production and storytelling, often noting the emotional depth conveyed in each episode.
There is a notable enthusiasm for the unique blend of music and nature, with many finding it both profound and soothing.
Listeners appreciate the calming and beautiful stories shared, expressing that the podcast provides necessary respite and reflection on nature and culture.

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Kentucky: Yo-Yo Ma and the Louisville Orchestra perform in Mammoth Cave
Q: How did you feel about rediscovering the history of the enslaved guides?
It's a deeply emotional experience, feeling the weight of history and the stories that have been lost.
Kentucky: Yo-Yo Ma and the Louisville Orchestra perform in Mammoth Cave
Q: What does it mean to perform deep in a cave?
Performing in a cave offers a unique and spiritual connection to nature, enhancing the emotional impact of the music.
Acadia: Yo-Yo Ma and the Wabanaki Play for the Dawn
Q: What does it mean to welcome the sun through music?
It's about connecting our energy with the energy of the sun, acknowledging the vital role it plays in our ecosystem.

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Exploring the deep connections between culture, music, and the natural world, this podcast features Yo-Yo Ma and host Ana González as they travel to diverse locations across the United States. Each episode unravels personal stories and rich local histories that highlight the intricate relationships that people have with their environments, from the caves of Kentucky to the shores of Hawaii. With profound discussions about cultural heritage and its connection to nature, the series emphasizes the necessity of reconnecting with the land and the healing power of music.

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