We celebrate "Earth Day" and what a difference a few years makes.

There aren't as many snide comments about "tree huggers" now that we can see the polar ice sliding into the ocean, feel the tundra thaw under our feet, and make plans for the mighty storms coming.

This bonus track is a traditional song from Senegal to honor the earth and to honor the ancestors. Someday, we will all be ancestors; the question is, what will we pass on?

If you're interested:

https://www.panhala.net/Archive/Earth_Song.html

(The music is "Iron Wood" by Coyote Oldman, from the album, In Beauty I Walk)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~About Senegal
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2862.htm
HISTORY
Archaeological findings throughout the area indicate that Senegal was inhabited in prehistoric times. Islam established itself in the Senegal River valley in the 11th century; 95% of Senegalese today are Muslims. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the area came under the influence of the Mandingo empires to the east; the Jolof Empire of Senegal also was founded during this time.

In January 1959, Senegal and the French Soudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent on June 20, 1960, as a result of the independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on April 4, 1960. Due to internal political difficulties, the Federation broke up on August 20, 1960. Senegal and Soudan (renamed the Republic of Mali) proclaimed independence. Leopold Sedar Senghor, internationally known poet, politician, and statesman, was elected Senegal's first President in August 1960.

Senegal's commitment to democracy and human rights strengthened. Diouf served four terms as President. In the presidential election of 2000, he was defeated, in a free and fair election, by opposition leader Abdoulaye Wade. Senegal experienced its second peaceful transition of power, and its first from one political party to another. Parliamentary and presidential elections were held in 2006 and 2007, respectively.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~About Coyote Oldman

The name Coyote Oldman is derived from the Trickster archetype in Native American mythology. Their music can be described as New Age electronica. The duo play Japanese and Indian flutes, Incan pan-pipes, ocarinas and Native American pipes, as well as contemporary instruments such as guitars and keyboards.

Barry Stramp is a classical-trained concert flautist, while Michael Allen is a manufacturer of handmade flutes as well as being a musician. Since 1987 the group has released 12 albums.

Native American Flutes and Flute Music - Coyote Oldman ...
Hand-crafted Native American flutes and Incan panpipes for sale from Coyote Oldman Music. Shop online for Cd's of flute music by Coyote Oldman.
www.coyoteoldman.com/