Soundscape: A short trip by pirogue
audio, soundscapes posted by listentoafrica on Sep 14th, 2009
Pirogues are small, wooden fishing boats common in this part of Africa. We took this pirogue from Fadhiout in Senegal to visit the nearby Ile aux Coquillages, or Island of Shells. As you’ll hear, this pirogue was punted by a wooden pole, although some pirogues are propelled by outboard motors, paddles or sails. The flat-bottomed pirogues are designed to be able to navigate shallow areas like these wetlands; you should also be able to hear the moving sand on the sea bed. Around us, groups of men fished with nets and older women waded through the water, feeling for oysters with their feet.
Date and time recorded: 13:04 local time, 2nd September 2009
Location: Near L’Ile aux Coquillages, Senegal (view on map)
Equipment: Audio-Technica AT897 via FEL MicBooster MB-1 to Fostex FR2LE
Copyright: Listen to Africa
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Hi,
Have just had a peek at your site – very cool! And congratulations on your award.
Was actually just checking to see where you are. I’m going to be in Benin in a month’s time but I was being a bit optimistic thinking you guys might be nearby! Only a few thousand miles to go to Benin – if you make it there by next month I’ll buy you dinner!!
Hope you’re having fun and your bums are coping,
Hugo xx
Ooh, dinner – we’re on our way!!
Damn, shame to miss you. Have fun in Benin and see you somewhere else…
Bxx