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Yo-Yo Ma
World-renowned cellist, United Nations Peace Ambassador, and winner of 19 Grammy Awards
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Yo-Yo Ma is an acclaimed American cellist known for his extraordinary technique and deep musicality. A cultural ambassador and humanitarian, he has performed around the world and founded the Silk Road Ensemble to foster cross-cultural collaboration through music.
- Education
Montessori
- Notes
Yo-Yo Ma attended a Montessori school as a young child, where his artistic sensibilities and self-motivation were nurtured through exploration.
- Notable Achievements
- 19-time Grammy Award winner
- Founder of the Silk Road Ensemble
- Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
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