Is Yo-Yo Ma A-List?
YesA
Yes — Yo-Yo Ma is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1997
Silk Road Project
Ranking Timeline
1961F$0.001M
Early Musical Studies
Begins studying cello at the age of four.
1968D▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Carnegie Hall Debut
Performs with the Young People's Concert at Carnegie Hall.
1977C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Harvard Graduation
Graduates from Harvard University.
1984B▲$1M+$0.9M
First Grammy Award
Wins his first Grammy Award for 'Bach: The Unaccompanied Cello Suites'.
1997A▲$5M+$4M
Silk Road Project
Launches the Silk Road Project.
2011A$15M+$10M
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2020A$23M+$8M
Continued Performances
Continues performing and recording extensively.
2026A$25M+$2M
Global Cello Icon
Remains a celebrated and influential cellist.
Last updated: February 25, 2026