In this interview, Sam Lee reflects on the ancient musical kinship between humans and nightingales—melodies shared and silences exchanged—and the parallels between folk music and birdsong that embody deep connection to place. Listen to “The Nightingale’s Song.” https://emergencemagazine.org/podcast/ #Podcast #SingingWithNightingales

To mark the beginning of England’s nightingale season, we revisit our conversation with acclaimed folk singer, conservationist, and song collector Sam Lee, who steps into the forest each spring to sing with these beloved birds. Listen to “The Nightingale’s Song.” https://emergencemagazine.org/podcast/ Photo by Dominick Tyler. #Podcast #SingingWithNightingales

Was fortunate to get to see some wonderful live music this year. Hope others got out too -

Highlights

#Unthanks at #KingsPlace

#Mahler #Resurrection and #Holst #Planets #RoyalAlbertHall

#JimGhedi and #Cinderwell #TheGreystones #Sheffield

#SingingWithNightingales somewhere secret in #Sussex organised by #NestCollective