Where Life Sounds Greener is an invitation to join us to meet some extraordinary people, driven by their love of nature and listen to some music that has inspired them in their connection with it.

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As spring unfolds from February 1st, programmed across the week we'll introduce you to passionate ecologists, musicians, artists, filmmakers and writers, all delighted to share with us the things that inspire their work.

As we know, the planet is facing massive environmental challenges and it can be overwhelming trying to address them. Where Life Sounds Greener is an important celebration of the beauty and fragility of our world acknowledging the wonderful work being done by so many energetic and thoughtful people who have stepped up to that challenge. People who work to protect and nourish our rich oceans, waterways, bogs and forests, and the animals and insects that live there. Each also values the power of music and the arts to motivate, encourage and inspire connection with the natural world at a time when we need it most.

Tina Claffey captures minute bog universes through her lens, Sam Lee sings with the nightingales, Vincent Woods has created his own magical urban wood, and Cathy Davey sings songs to her rescued horses and pigs. These and more, share their connection with the Earth, and acknowledge that a simple song or tune can hold so much power when we need inspiration and motivation.

List of Contributors

Alan Gilsenan - Film Maker

Sam Lee - Singer

Ríonach Ní Néill - dancer and activist

Alannah Robins -sculptor and singer

Tina Claffey - photographer

Lisa Fingleton - artist and organic farmer

Ronán Ó Dálaigh - sustainable clothes website

Seán Ronayne - ecologist and sound recordist

Vincent Woods - poet, broadcaster

John Gibbons - environmental journalist

Cathy Davey - animal rescuer and singer

Kathleen Tynan - singer and campaginer

In this week of rebirth and renewed hope, come join us at RTÉ lyric fm to hear these wonderful stories of love for our beautiful planet.