The disc comes in a beautifully designed 64-page hardcover booklet with substantial information on the Fynbos biome as well as the music, which was carefully compiled for its characteristic 'Fynbos qualities'. It contains two articles
by the well known South African botanists Richard Cowling and Dave Richardson,
reflections on the traditional relationship of music and plants by African musician Dizu Plaatjies, an essay on the more specific relationship of Fynbos and musical expression by composer Hans Huyssen, as well as the vision of the producer, Johann Kotze. Detailed notes on the musical works as well as the musical instruments are also included.
This album proudly presents a glimpse on South Africa's endemic diversity, focussing on the Southern Cape's coastal region and indulging in this area's highly diverse cultural and environmental heritage.
It is a plea to recognise, appreciate and also actively conserve this asset. For this reason, part of the proceeds of sales will go to the Hangklip Heritage Trust, an acknowledged local environmental trust dedicated to preserve pristine Fynbos land.
Your purchase of this record will thus not only bring you many hours of pure listening pleasure, but also contribute towards the protection of the endangered Fynbos biome.
This South African production celebrates a local legacy, which is unique in its complexity and worth to be shared with a wide audience of music and nature lovers.
The 2nd revised edition of FYNBOS CALLING is published by
mucavi records
(ISBN Number: 0-620-31302-1)
