The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble
2015 · Movie · PG-13 · 96 min · ★ 6.9 · 78% critics
This documentary follows members of an international music ensemble as they meet and perform in different places around the world. Along the way, it explores how art can help keep cultural traditions alive while also encouraging new connections and change.
Also known as The Sound of Silk · The Music of Strangers
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2016-06-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 78/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (20 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like music documentaries that travel widely and focus on cultural exchange and personal artistry, like Pearl Jam: Let's Play Two; Not for you if you want fast pacing or heavy drama.
Pros: inspiring global music; thoughtful cultural themes; warm ensemble focus | Cons: light on conflict; slow, reflective pace; niche subject matter
Cast & crew
Yo-Yo Ma
as Self
- KA
Kinan Azmeh
as Self
- KK
Kayhan Kalhor
as Self
- CP
Cristina Pato
as Self
- MW
Man Wu
as Self
- JG
Jonathan Gandelsman
as Self
Osvaldo Golijov
as Self
- NM
Nicholas Ma
as Self
Bobby McFerrin
as Self
- KM
Kevork Mourad
as Self
Directed by Morgan Neville