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Songs and Freedom in West Papua in the Guardian

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Songs and Freedom in West Papua in the Guardian

Postby Rob Hall » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:30 pm

The Guardian is on a bit of a roll today. This is a fine article on song in the life of West Papuans:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2011/m ... -indonesia
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Re: Songs and Freedom in West Papua in the Guardian

Postby Chris P » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:38 pm

One of the guides, when he knew he was about to fall over laughing, carefully lay down first, then honked his laughter like an almighty anthem
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Re: Songs and Freedom in West Papua in the Guardian

Postby Chris P » Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:41 pm

On 16 March, 7-9pm, the Idler Academy in London hosts The Songlines of West Papua with Benny Wenda and Jay Griffiths, and a screening of Forgotten Bird of Paradise.


tomorrow for you Londonistas
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