Showcasing the musical journey of Simón Mejía, founder of Bomba Estéreo, through the forests and mountains of the Colombian Pacific, and spotlights the vital work of local communities conserving the region’s biodiversity.
Suitable for All Ages
35 minutes
English
Additional info
In the documentary Sonic Forest, Simón Mejía, of the Colombian music sensation Bomba Estéreo, journeys from Afro-Colombian communities on the coast to indigenous communities in the mountains to learn about the Pacific Forest Communities who have united to protect the vast rainforest that connects them.
Along the way, Simón records the sounds of the forest and the communities, and he expresses the power of the experience in the way he knows best - through music.
Categories
WaterBear Connect
Countries
USA
Production Company
Stand for Trees
Language
English
Year of Production
2020
Parental rating
Suitable for All Ages
Suitable for All Ages
35 minutes
English
Additional info
In the documentary Sonic Forest, Simón Mejía, of the Colombian music sensation Bomba Estéreo, journeys from Afro-Colombian communities on the coast to indigenous communities in the mountains to learn about the Pacific Forest Communities who have united to protect the vast rainforest that connects them.
Along the way, Simón records the sounds of the forest and the communities, and he expresses the power of the experience in the way he knows best - through music.