Peace, Love, and The Culture of Us

Culture - the way we express ourselves and understand each other - can bind us together as one world.
— Yo-Yo Ma

This video featuring Yo-Yo Ma is more than a musical performance—it’s a meditation on peace, love, and the beauty of human connection across cultures. With sweeping visuals and soul-stirring cello, The Culture of Us captures the spirit of modern hippie culture: expressive, inclusive, and deeply connected.

Yo-Yo Ma's creativity offers more than art—it offers hope. Through poignant imagery and masterful sound, he reminds us that the stories and expressions that shape our world can also heal it.

In an October 2020 TIME magazine essay, Yo-Yo Ma wrote:

“To me, doing better begins with culture — the point at which the arts, sciences, and society intersect. When scientists from dozens of countries join hands to unlock a mystery of our universe; when a filmmaker or musician lifts up voices and stories from the margins; when museums and universities and concert halls reimagine their purpose and redefine the communities they serve based on values like access, curiosity, and collaboration — then we are taking action for a better future.”

I couldn’t agree more. This video is a beautiful reminder that art isn’t just decoration—it’s a connection.


This link shares music that Yo-Yo Ma has created across various genres. Interesting fact: "Emily's Reel" is composed by Mark O'Connor and dedicated to Emily Ma, Yo-Yo Ma’s daughter.

🐥~ The Hippie Chick Behind the Words

#HippieHeart #ModernHippie #MusicForTheSoul

Stacy Jo

A Hippie Chick with a pen in one hand and daylilies in the other. A graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, she finds inspiration in art, nature, and the simple magic of everyday life.

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