Ma, Yo-Yo: Songs of Joy & Peace

Title: Songs of Joy & Peace
Artist: Ma, Yo-Yo
Label: Sony Classics
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 886972441429
Genre: Xmas Classical Vocal

Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Years Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends some old, some new to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yos hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar, comfortable and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new. Yo-Yo Ma's first-ever holiday album, SONGS OF JOY & PEACE features once-in-a-lifetime performances with incredible guest artists including James Taylor, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Chris Botti, Renie Fleming, Dave Brubeck and more.

Tracks:
1.1 Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Yo-Yo Ma, Cello
1.2 You Couldn't Be Cuter - Diana Krall, Piano and Vocals John Clayton, Bass
1.3 Joy to the World - Dave Brubeck, Piano and Matt Brubeck, Cello Paquito D'rivera, Clarinet
1.4 Here Comes the Sun - James Taylor Guitar and Vocals
1.5 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Edgar Meyer, Bass Chris Thile, Mandolin
1.6 The Wassail Song /All Through the Night - Edgar Meyer, Bass Chris Thile, Mandolin
1.7 A Christmas Jig / Mouth of the Tobique Reel - Natalie MacMaster, Fiddle
1.8 The Wexford Carol - Alison Krauss, Vocals
1.9 Panxoliã'a: A Galician Carol - Cristina Pato, Bagpipes
1.10 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Sã©Rgio Assad ; Odair Assad, Guitar
1.11 Vassourinhas - Sã©Rgio Assad ; Odair Assad, Guitar
1.12 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Paquito D'rivera, Clarinet Alon Yavnai, Piano
1.13 Invitaciã"N Al Danzã"N - Paquito D'rivera, Clarinet Alon Yavnai, Piano
1.14 My One and Only Love - Joshua Redman, Tenor Sax
1.15 Familia - the Assad Familyy
1.16 Concordia - Dave Brubeck, Piano Matt Brubeck, Cello
1.17 My Favorite Things - Chris Botti, Trumpet
1.18 Touch the Hand of Love - Renã©E Fleming, Soprano Edgar Meyer, Bass Chris Thile, Mandolin
1.19 Kuai Le - Wu Tong, Sheng and Vocals the Silk Road Ensemble
1.20 This Little Light of Mine - Amelia Zirin-Brown, Vocals
1.21 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Jake Shimabukuro, Ukulele
1.22 Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) /Auld Lang Syne - Chris Botti, Trumpet