Yo-Yo Ma takes his cello outdoors to explore how music connects us to nature

By Mallory Yu,

Scott Detrow

Published October 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM EDT

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast 'Our Common Nature' from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.

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Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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