In this documentary trailer, Yo-Yo Ma travels the world, shedding light on the collaborative and linguistic nature of music. 

This article from George Predota describes Yo-Yo Ma's intercultural journey. 

This blog post explores the historical and familial factors that impact the evolution of a musician- from Yo-Yo Ma's father, "It takes three generations to make a musician: the first to leave poverty, the second to go to school, and the third to master an instrument."

This activity challenges participants to make meaning of their study abroad experience. They will choose a song that they feel is representative of their study abroad and analyze the song in relation to their experiences based on the four levels of cultural awareness.

The website in this activity lists social justice songs from throughout history and encourages learners to discuss social justice issues from a variety of perspectives. 

After exploring this media resource, learners will be able to experience music and cultural discourses from global cultures by listening to live radio stations all over the world.

The purpose of this activity is to help participants understand their own cultural rules and biases, as well as conduct research and critically analyze media that will help shape their responses to cultural biases. Participants will engage with the musical Hamilton, a show that details the life of Alexander Hamilton, but also provides an avenue for viewers to critically self-reflect on current American cultural practices. This activity will challenge students to critically analyze a piece of popular culture, conduct research, and understand new aspects of American culture.

This lesson plan challenges participants to connect with someone from a different culture through music. In this activity, participants will find a partner and share their favorite songs that are in some way emblematic of their home culture. They will share what the song means to them and discuss the emotions that the song evokes.

Synthesis Through Song is a think-pair-share/small group activity where students work together to analyze and discuss song lyrics through the lens of cultural norms. The activity simulates the process of synthesizing resources.

“We Americans,” a song by The Avett Brothers, provides an interpretation on American life and culture. In this activity, participants will listen to the song/read the lyrics and discuss how their worldview affects their reaction to it.