This week's good deed supports the arts. Indaba music and Yo-Yo Ma are reaching out to musicians all over the world and invited them to join him in celebrating the release of his new album. Participants are encourage to submit their own recording of Dona Nobis Pacem and submit it through the website. The particpant with the most votes gets to meet Yo-Yo Ma. Vote today.
Some friends of mine have done this and I voted for them today
From the website:
Preeminent cellist and collaborator Yo-Yo Ma has always explored new ways to share music with his audience and other performers. For his latest album, Songs of Joy & Peace, Yo-Yo invited a remarkable group of friends to create music with him – including such internationally respected artists as James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Diana Krall, Chris Botti, and Renée Fleming.
Now Yo-Yo Ma is extending the invitation to you. In celebration of his album’s upcoming release, Yo-Yo would like to share the joy of collaboration with Indaba’s international community. To get you started, he has recorded the melody of the traditional song, "Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)". Collaborate virtually with Yo-Yo by adding your own counter-melody or record an entirely new set of variations.
For inspiration, we've included an example variation from an improvisational session with Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer as well as an example counter-melody recorded by Yo-Yo Ma. Check them out in the Source Files section to the right.
Music has the power to bring us all closer together. Whether you're an electric guitarist or a choral singer, we invite you to bring your creativity to Yo-Yo Ma's musical party.
http://www.indabamusic.com/contests/show/yo-yomacontest
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