{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/65a8bb5e1726ca0016770e53?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Story of Singing in Africa","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a949664392f512802a1ffe9/1705556799165-24bcfd8cd03a0e93efc0ce2976d15ef9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><em>This interview features Mthunzi Nokubeka, Juan Burgers &amp; Reuben Mbonambi. Mthunzi is a Xhosa&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singer and school teacher. Juan is a professional&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singer, pianist, and singing instructor. Reuben is a Zulu&nbsp;opera&nbsp;singer who just won third in the world at the&nbsp;Belvedere Singing Competition.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode was recorded on location in collaboration with</strong><a href=\"http://www.xplorermaps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Xplorer Maps</strong></a><strong>. We want to extend boatloads of gratitude to</strong><a href=\"http://www.xplorermaps.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Xplorer Maps</strong></a><strong> for their generous support of this podcast and international outreach programs paired with conservation projects. Learn more at XplorerMaps.com and be sure to follow the adventures of their story maps on</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@xplorermaps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> YouTube</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Xplorermaps\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Facebook</strong></a><strong> and</strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/xplorermaps/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Instagram</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Xplorer Maps is a small family business based in Missoula, Montana with deep roots in Africa. Xplorer Maps has over 60+ hand drawn story maps of destinations from all over the world, including our national parks. Xplorer Maps and The Trail Less Traveled both share the vision of connecting people and place through storytelling, conservation, art, history and culture. We're collaborating to Bring Cartography to Life through story maps, podcasts, live presentations and a multimedia visual series on social media.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow the adventures and interviews in real time at</strong><a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.TrailLessTraveled.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> TrailLessTraveled.net</strong></a><strong> and be sure to check out our visual series on</strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@mandelaleola\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> YouTube</strong></a><strong>!!!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The radio version of the show premieres Sunday nights at 6 MST, streaming live online at Trail1033.com &amp; locally (Missoula) on the Trail 103.3 FM</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast:</strong><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-less-traveled/id1180249343\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-trail-less-traveled/id1180249343</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>#travel #podcast #travelpodcast #adventure #adventurepodcast #adventureradio #thetraillesstraveled #xplore #xplorermaps #connectingpeopleandplace #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #storytelling #inspiration #outreach #stewardship #bethechange #giveback #travelmedia #mandelavaneeden #traillesstraveled #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Mandela Leola van Eeden"}