Silkroad is a brand that was conceived by Yo-Yo Ma in 1998 as a reminder that despite rapid globalization leading to division, it also brought incredible opportunities for collaboration. Today, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens, Silkroad is committed to creating music that embraces diversity and fosters cultural collaboration. They aim to build a more hopeful and inclusive world through their music and high-quality arts education initiatives.

The Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble showcases a collective of world-class musicians from various nationalities and artistic traditions, highlighting the beauty that emerges from differences. Silkroad also focuses on social impact initiatives, bringing hope and healing to underserved and culturally rich communities, including those in urban, rural, indigenous, and refugee settings. Additionally, they prioritize educational partnerships, using the arts to ignite passions and provide education through workshops and residency programs in schools, universities, prisons, and indigenous and refugee communities.

With generous support from organizations like the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Silkroad is proud to receive the charity rating organization Candid's Gold Seal of Transparency, reflecting their commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountability