AFRICA BY MIC AND BIKE

[Katherine (Kat) Krause]

Now here's an intriguing start to a sound-led story. Soundscape recordists Huw and Bex recently grabbed their recorders, popped on their bikes, and left for a two-year ride. They began their expedition in the UK on March 5th 2009, and from that time until a scheduled end in Namibia in late 2010, the pair intend to cycle through up to 30 African countries in North, West, Central, East, and Southern Africa! On their 'Listen to Africa' pedal-through-the-nettle they intend to record all the fine sounds they can find - from oral histories and music - to soundscapes and wildlife. Their website is already brilliant - and resplendent with terrific samples. Cheers to this intrepid duo for sharing their adventures with the world. Travel along: http://www.listentoafrica.com/ NPhoto: Listentoafrica.com