How’s this for fusion? Here we have The Sachal Studios Orchestra, based in Lahore, Pakistan, playing an innovative cover of “Take Five,” the jazz standard written by Paul Desmond and originally performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet in 1959.
David Bald Eagle, who died July 22 at 97, was known for an eclectic mix of passions, especially his work in motion pictures. But he also left a legacy of activism for the Native American community, including his service as the first chief of the United Indigenous Nations of the Americas.
Biodiversity across much of Earth has recently dropped below safe levels. Here are some of the species we’ve lost just this century.
Source: Animals That Went Extinct In The 21st Century [Infographic]
Insect populations are declining dramatically in many parts of the world, recent studies show. Researchers say various factors, from monoculture farming to habitat loss, are to blame for the plight of insects, which are essential to agriculture and ecosystems.
I wasn’t expecting much from jazz bagpipe, but this is great.
Source: Jazz bagpiper Rufus Harley on “I’ve Got a Secret” (1996)
The Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational competition got underway at 8am (local time) today in monstrous waves at world-famous…
Source: Gladiators, Monster Waves | Quiksilver
Source: Yale Environment 360: Scientists find new large lizard species on remote Papua New Guinea island
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YouTube – Thunderosa! Spaghetti Western, Surf Music, Lounge plays El Guapos Theme
Surfrider Foundation – San Mateo County – Events – Fundraisers – End of Summer Surf Party
