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MELISSA BLOCK
NPR All Things Considered
01-16-2009
Yo-Yo Ma Picks Music Contest Winners

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Time 9:00-10:00 PM

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Last month, our co-host, Robert Siegel, spoke with cellist Yo-Yo Ma about an online contest. The cellist invited musicians to download a track of him playing this traditional song, "Dona Nobis Pacem," and then record an accompanying part. The winner would have a chance to record with Yo-Yo Ma. More than 300 people submitted entries, and Yo-Yo Ma has picked a winner. He sat down today with Robert to unveil who won.

ROBERT SIEGEL: Yo-Yo, welcome.

Mr. YO-YO MA (Cellist): Thank you, Robert.

SIEGEL: And you've come, not only with the ...

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