Website:
http://hearingvoices.com/series/
Additional Credits and Funding:
Funder: CPB
Timely on:
April 22: Earth Day
Language:
English
Description:
Host: Dmae Roberts of Stories1st.org
Summary: Sounds for and from Mother Earth: The Quiet American takes an audio trek through Nepal's "Annapurna" Circuit. Host Dmae Roberts records Maori music and culture. We hear Pulse of the Planet's "Extraordinary Sounds From the Natural World." Soprano Bonnie Jo Hunt layers opera over insects. The band Pamyua mimics creature calls.
0:15 On-Air Promo Text: This week on Hearing Voices from NPR, "The Earth Sings" for Earth Day; audio trekking Nepal's "Annapurna", Maori music & culture, Pulse of the Planet's "Extraordinary Sounds," and Sioux Soprano Bonnie Jo Hunt.
This hour is also part of the HV series. Series subscriber stations should use the free version posted the week of broadcast:
http://www.prx.org/series/23618