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Have you ever stopped to listen to the natural world?
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THE SOUND OF WATER
A collection from Japan’s national parks
In this collection of relaxing water sounds from Japan listen to the crash of ocean waves at Yakushima National Park, the sounds of a gentle stream at Ashiu Forest, the pitter-patter of raindrops at Kamikochi, and drift ice off the shores of Hokkaido’s Shiretoko Peninsula.
JAPAN’S NATIONAL PARKS
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Kinley Penjor
Bhutan
Kinley Penjor, Producer/Director of Juthrul Gharkhen Communication (JGC) is an independent Bhutanese Audio-Visual Program Producer who has worked for the Bhutan Broadcasting Service, as well as for numerous international agencies such as Discovery Channel, National Geographic and the UNDP. Filmed television feature on Bhutan’s famous Taktsang Monastery or Tiger’s Nest. The feature went on BBC World TV and also on BBC News website. Also completed production for the segment on Bhutan for the documentary film Planet RE:think, a Danish production by Eskil Hardt for Ace & Ace. Most recently completed documentary “BHUTAN’S DEMOCRACY: A DECADE ON” for Bhutan Center for Media and Democracy, (BCMD) 2019
Listen to Kinley’s recording Rain and Birds at Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan (In commemoration of the birthday of his Majesty Bhutan’s Fourth King):
Blessings Likagwa
Malawi
A farmer by trade, Blessings Likagwa grew up on the periphery of Kasungu National Park where he developed a deep interest and respect for the herds of elephants, gazelle, hippo and zebras that roamed the area. As a wildlife enthusiast and sound recordist, Blessings is working to archive the natural sounds of Malawi in hopes of improving conservation outcomes at the country’s national parks. In 2020, Blessings hopes to release an album of nature sounds to promote the animal kingdoms and natural world of Malawi with the world.
Listen to Blessing’s recording Gentle Night at Kasungu National Park, Malawi:
Maneno Mpongo
Tanzania
Born in Kigoma, Maneno now works as a field assistant at Gombe National Park in Tanzania. Famous for its populations of chimpanzees studied by Dr. Jane Goodall, Gombe is also home to a variety of birds, insects, reptiles and other mammals. Of the natural sounds at Gombe, Maneno says each morning and evening he is greeted by a symphony of life when he steps into the forest. Currently, Maneno is collecting recordings of the biophony at Gombe. He welcomes everyone to visit Gombe National Park and enjoy its natural wonders.
