Jeffrey Brown:

He is one of the world's most renowned and beloved musicians, and now he is reaching out in a new way in this current crisis.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma recently began posting videos of himself performing short pieces and songs that can speak to those most in need and to all of us.

Yo-Yo Ma joins me from his home in Massachusetts by Skype.

And, Yo-Yo, it's nice to talk to you. Here we are. You are stuck at home like most of us, but you're still playing. Tell us about this idea that you have, the project called Songs of Comfort.