Songs of Joy & Peace
Yo-Yo Ma · 2008
79 min · 22 tracks · classical
A serene blend of classical interpretations and joyful melodies that celebrate peace and unity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene moments for reflection
- celebratory tunes for gatherings
- joyful melodies for family time
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- warm background for cozy evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hits over collections
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Songs of Joy & Peace' in 2008, Yo-Yo Ma was already an established figure in classical music, known for his diverse collaborations. This album followed his Grammy-winning project 'Appalachian Journey' (2000) and marked a continued exploration of thematic works centered around cultural harmony.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joshua Bell· Itzhak Perlman· Lara St. John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) (with counterpoint) 2:00
- 2 You Couldn't Be Cuter 3:28
- 3 Joy to the World 3:42
- 4 Here Comes the Sun 2:50
- 5 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) 2:57
- 6 The Wassail Song / All Through the Night 2:37
- 7 A Christmas Jig / Mouth of the Tobique Reel 3:46
- 8 The Wexford Carol 4:20
- 9 Panxoliña: A Galician Carol 3:05
- 10 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) 0:58
- 11 Vassourinhas 3:25
- 12 Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) 2:32
- 13 Invitación al Danzón 4:53
- 14 My One and Only Love 4:07
- 15 Familia 3:57
- 16 Concordia 4:30
- 17 My Favorite Things 6:29
- 18 Touch the Hand of Love 4:35
- 19 Kuai Le 3:26
- 20 This Little Light of Mine 5:02
- 21 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) 4:45
- 22 Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) / Auld Lang Syne 1:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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