Sounds of Santiago

Sounds of SantiagoThis week, we’ve featuring some of the music I recorded on a trip to Cuba in 2001. Today some evocative soundscapes of Santiago Cuba. I’m Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.Ambience: sugar cane press soundfile – CubaHere’s one of Cuba’s signature sounds, a roadside sugar cane press. People stop by and for a few pesos, you get a drink of cane juice.Ambience: Street HawkerOn the side streets of Santiago, the call of a street hawker, selling produce.Ambience: Horse and carriageAnd finally, a sound that needs no explanation.A few of the sounds of Santiago Cuba. Check out our website pulseplanet.com for some exciting news. I’m Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.

Sounds of Santiago

Three of Santiago's signature sounds.
Air Date:01/29/2021
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Sounds of SantiagoThis week, we've featuring some of the music I recorded on a trip to Cuba in 2001. Today some evocative soundscapes of Santiago Cuba. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.Ambience: sugar cane press soundfile - CubaHere's one of Cuba's signature sounds, a roadside sugar cane press. People stop by and for a few pesos, you get a drink of cane juice.Ambience: Street HawkerOn the side streets of Santiago, the call of a street hawker, selling produce.Ambience: Horse and carriageAnd finally, a sound that needs no explanation.A few of the sounds of Santiago Cuba. Check out our website pulseplanet.com for some exciting news. I'm Jim Metzner and this is the Pulse of the Planet.