Send us a text 72 Hours, One Tree, A Promise to Earth For 72 unwavering hours, a young Kenyan lady, Truphena Muthoni held onto a living symbol of hope - an indigenous tree. In a powerful act of endurance and love for nature, the young Kenyan environmentalist embraced a tree - setting a Guinness World Record while amplifying the urgent call for environmental protection, indigenous trees, and mental well-being. This episode is a tribute to a true hero - young Truphena Muthoni. The soothin...

Send us a text When the wind drifts through the trees the birds lean into its sway, letting their voices glide like soft feathers brushed across the day They sing in hushes and half-notes tiny lanterns of sound floating on wandering currents that circle the listening ground Each chirp becomes a cradle-rock each trill a calming sigh woven with the breeze's whisper as it moves across the sky Together they lull the landscape branches, grasses, even the dust into a quiet, ...

Send us a text Close your eyes and surrender to the ultimate cozy escape. This 22 minute high fidelity soundscape faithfully captures the profoundly soothing experience of gentle rain showers falling upon a house roof. Imagine yourself tucked safely indoors, wrapped in warmth as the weather turns outside. This episode immerses you in that perfect moment: the steady rhythmic pitter-patter overhead, the soft rush of water channeling though gutters, and the occasional, distant rumble of a calm s...

Send us a text When dusk folds the day into silence, the night critters rise as soft custodians of balance Crickets strike their steady rhythm - an earthy pulse - while unseen insects hum low currents through the grass, grounding the land after humanity's hurried noise Night birds glide into the darkness with calm intent, their calls sweeping gently across the sky like quiet hands smoothing rumpled cloth Together, these small voices restore the pulse of nature, re-tuning the ecosy...

Send us a text Awaken your sense of adventure with a journey into Kenya's wild safari country, where each new day rises with a promise of discovery. This immersive soundscape transports you from the first whisper of dawn to the sunlit calm of late morning, capturing the true rhythm of a land where wildlife, landscape and atmosphere blend into a symphony of raw, unforgettable experience. As the sky first softens from charcoal to amber, you will hear the solitary calls of heron slicing through ...

Send us a text A flock of Superb Sterling congregate on the dry river valley-acacia woodlot, and dominate the morning cantata in the wild savannah grasslands adjacent to Nairobi National Park Their metallic whistles and fluid trills rise above the golden expanse, shimmering like sunlight on dew, and punctuated by the gentle waves of whispering wind Each note weaves through the gentle rustle of dry grass. The distant hum of awakening wildlife and lowing of domestic animals in nearby Maasai hom...

Send us a text Calm Earth Rhythms invites you to slow down and reconnect with nature's heartbeat. As the rains return and blossoms unfold, the earth hums in harmony - from the gentle patter of rain to the songs of birds, bees and insects weaving a tranquil soundscape. This episode immerses you in soothing natural rhythms that calm the mind, refresh the spirit, and restore balance to your day Let the earth sing - and breathe with it JohnMak Support the show

Send us a text In the warm, early afternoon sunshine, the Mbagathi river valley woodlot adjacent to Nairobi National Park's southern border is alive with a symphony of birdsong. The dappled light filters through the acacia and fig trees, and other indigenous tree species, catching the flicker of brilliant wings, of birds just going on with their daily business. From the canopies and bushes, the bubbly, cheerful melody of sunbirds blend with the distinctive flute-like call of an African drongo...

Send us a text Just before 6 a.m., a lone heron pipes a few sharp, echoing calls across the still morning air - a clarion note that heralds the new dawn. It is followed in quick succession by the hermakop and the go-away bird that resembles a hornbill. Moments later, smaller resident birds awaken and join the chorus, weaving soft, melodious tunes that ripple through the landscape. As the sun climbs higher and the day settles, the lively harmonies gradually mellow into a calm, meditative rhyth...

Send us a text Welcome to a tropical African forest in Kenya, a place where nature sings without pause. The stage is Mount Kenya forest in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County. Close your eyes and step into this living concert hall, where every sound is a note in a grand, endless melody. Above the canopy, bright-feathered birds greet the day. Their songs rise like colorful threads of music, weaving together in playful conversation. Each call answers another, creating harmonies only the forest knows...

Send us a text The soundscape begins gently, at sunrise. First you hear the chit-chat-like songs of early riser finches perched on nearby trees to welcome a new day. The clear whistles of a glossy starlings, their metallic songs bouncing through the air. Soon, liquid notes of robin-chats join in, curling ribbons of sound through the acacia branches. In the distance, doves coo softly, their rhythmic hoo-hoo-hoo echoing with a calm, homely tone. Then bulbuls make an entry into...

Send us a text A Scrub Robin settled on a tree next to the one I was sitting under to shield myself from the intensifying mid-morning heat. I had just completed a 3 kilometer nature walk. I am certain he just wanted my companionship as much as I appreciated his. There were very few other birds in close proximity but the one's present gave a good rating of their melodic offerings. So it was a slow jam for the next 30 minutes until other ambient noises increased, including a near strike on my f...

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Send us a text Streamside Sounds of Kenya's Golden Savannah It's midday in Kenya's semi-arid Kajiado County, a golden expanse where the sun reigns supreme during the dry seasons The air shimmers with heat, but here, nestled in the shallow valley, life thrives along a slender life-giving stream The babble of water grows clearer as small cascades gurgle with the wind current blowing on a east-west trajectory Along the entire stretch of the riverine acacia thickets, grey-headed Bushshrikes...

Send us a text After midnight, the world exhales into an ethereal beauty - the rain has just tiptoed away, leaving behind a moist hush that clings to the leaves, roof and earth like a secret. From the thickets, hedges and treetops comes a soft chorus: birds, awakened or stirred by the passing rain, exchange chatty melodies in the dark night. Their calls are not urgent, but curious, echoing and answering each other like old friends whispering stories under a cloud-subdued ambiance. Each ...

Send us a text Welcome to a serene corner of the earth, where nature speaks in tones both subtle and bold As the river winds its way through the woody savannah landscape, its steady, flowing current murmurs against the smooth stones, a soft and timeless song of motion and peace Above the water's lullaby, a vivid tapestry of various bird songs colors the air. The sterling, warblers, sunbirds, thrushes, finches and doves coo from the shadows. Each call rises and falls like breath from dee...

Send us a text Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance of a riverbank after the rain. In this episode, you'll hear the soft murmur and rapid current of flowing water, harmonized with melodic calls of woodland birds. Perfect for relaxation, meditation, sleep or focus; this natural soundscape brings a sense of tranquility wherever you are. Let the soothing mix of bird song and river flow wash over you and restore your inner calm. The ground, softened by the storm, drinks in the la...

Send us a text The rain speaks in hushed tones, a language of comfort woven into every drop. It begins softly, a tentative patter against leaves and earth, like distant footsteps tiptoeing across a quiet room. Then as the clouds sigh heavier, the rhythm deepens, a steady, soothing murmur against rooftops and windows, each drop a silver note in nature's lullaby. There is the delicate hiss of rain kissing earth, the plink-plink as it gathers in puddles, rippling outward in liquid circles....

Send us a text Drift into a world where the farm sighs with new life of quiet renewal. Leaves murmur secrets of the gently blowing wind, whispering of lands healing and wild things returning. Birds stitch silver threads of song through the softened air, their voices rising where silence once ruled. Roosters greet the dawn, their calls echoing across fields where wild flowers now bloom among the crops. In the sunlit farmyard, chickens cluck and peck their feeder trays in gentle rhythm, their s...

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