Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Years Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends some old, some new to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yos hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar, comfortable and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new. Yo-Yo Ma's first-ever holiday album, SONGS OF JOY & PEACE features once-in-a-lifetime performances with incredible guest artists including James Taylor, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Chris Botti, Renie Fleming, Dave Brubeck and more.