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The Music of Strangers is the performing name for the Silk Road Ensemble, a collaborative project founded by Yo-Yo Ma in 2000 and now led by artist and scholar Rhiannon Giddens. This renown ensemble blends classical training with folk and world music traditions, creating vibrant, cross-cultural performances that travel far beyond genre boundaries. Based on a philosophy of curiosity and shared artistry, The Music of Strangers brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds to explore music as a universal language.

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From its inception, the ensemble has prioritized education and cultural exchange, with live performances accompanied by storytelling, workshops, and community engagement. The group has released a string of influential recordings and contributed to film projects that highlight musical dialogue across continents. Their work resonates with audiences in cities across the United States and around the world, making The Music of Strangers a staple for fans of world music and contemporary classical fusion.

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Upcoming appearances for The Music of Strangers will continue the ensemble’s mission: to explore historical and contemporary narratives through sound. The 2025 tour includes dates in Fairfield, CT; Great Barrington, MA; Providence, RI; Keene, NH; and North Bethesda, MD, offering audiences a chance to experience the Silk Road spirit live. Secure your seats early—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket access.

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Social channels keep fans connected: follow @silkroadproject on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes looks at the Silk Road Project and The Music of Strangers. Official links: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.

The essentials

Quick Facts About The Music of Strangers

  • The Silk Road Ensemble (founded by Yo-Yo Ma in 2000; now led by Rhiannon Giddens) specializes in cross-cultural collaborations blending classical, folk, and world music.
  • Sing Me Home (2016) won the Grammy for Best World Music Album in 2017; the album was developed alongside the The Music of Strangers documentary (2016).
  • The latest studio release is American Railroad (2024) with Rhiannon Giddens, on Nonesuch Records; it accompanies a touring and educational program about railroad history.
  • The ensemble maintains active social channels (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) under Silkroad Project handles, including the Instagram handle silkroadproject.
  • Key 2000s–2020s releases include: When Strangers Meet (2001), Enchantment (2004), Beyond the Horizon (2005), New Impossibilities (2007), Off the Map (2009), A Playlist Without Borders (2013), Sing Me Home (2016), The Vietnam War soundtrack (2018), Falling Out of Time (2020).

The records

The Music of Strangers Discography

  • American Railroad
    2024 · Nonesuch
  • Phoenix Rising
    2023 · Silkroad (self-released)
  • Falling Out of Time
    2020 · In a Circle Records (ICR017)
  • The Vietnam War: A Film By Ken Burns & Lynn Novick [Music from the TV Series]
    2018 · In A Circle Records
  • Sing Me Home
    2016 · Masterworks/Sony Classical
  • A Playlist Without Borders
    2013 · Sony Masterworks
  • Off the Map
    2009 · World Village
  • Traditions & Transformations: Sounds of Silk Road Chicago
    2008 · CSO Resound
  • New Impossibilities
    2007 · Sony Classical
  • Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon
    2005 · Sony Classical
  • Enchantment
    2004 · Sony Classical
  • Silk Road Journeys: When Strangers Meet
    2001 · Sony Classical

The hits

Top The Music of Strangers Songs

  • KCRW Broadcast [iTunes exclusive]
    2005 · N/A
  • Briel
    2013 · N/A
  • Ichichila (feat. Toumani Diabate & Balla Kouyate)
    2016 · N/A
  • Swannanoa Tunnel / Steel-Driving Man
    2024 · N/A
  • Far Down Far
    2024 · N/A
  • Biko
    2023 · N/A

Upcoming appearances for The Music of Strangers will continue the ensemble’s mission: to explore historical and contemporary narratives through sound. The 2025 tour includes dates in Fairfield, CT; Great Barrington, MA; Providence, RI; Keene, NH; and North Bethesda, MD, offering audiences a chance to experience the Silk Road spirit live. Secure your seats early—we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket access.

Social channels keep fans connected: follow @silkroadproject on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for updates, videos, and behind-the-scenes looks at the Silk Road Project and The Music of Strangers. Official links: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube.

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