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May 16
22m 16s

Found Sound for May: Nadeem Perera

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For May's Found Sound, Alice heads to Bristol to record the dawn chorus and meet wildlife presenter, activist and birder Nadeem Perera. We hear about how birdwatching has changed Nadeem’s life, and his role in building community as a founder of Flock Together. This episode was produced by musician and sound artist Alice Boyd, featuring music by herself and ... Show More
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