Educational rap songs
Endangered & vulnerable animals and plants
Educational rap songs Endangered & vulnerable animals and plants
About
Nature Voices entertains, educates and inspires audiences to care for the natural world and those whom we share it with, by way of endearing characters describing themselves and their lives in the novel format of boom bap hip-hop. Martin Sheills weaves enchanting thythms in his dulcet baritone through original beats with a warm, old-school flavour, covertly informing the listener along the way. The live act involves audience participation and contains something for everyone.
Featuring Dori the Dormouse, Percy the Pine Marten, Olivia the Otter and other lovable members of endangered or vulnerable species, each song is introduced with an animal call for audiences to guess. Strong personalities and cheeky swagger abound, each song is chock full of fascinating facts and innovative lyricism.
Nature Voices’ organic, homemade beats use live instrumentation and tight harmonies, and live harmonica features in the stage act. Having cut his teeth at conservation events with The Wildlife Trust, Nature Voices is taking its campaign for a thriving British countryside to new audiences.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Nature Voices commissioning Martin to perform his raps at public events for Devon Wildlife Trust. He entertains on all levels; perfect fun for younger audiences but also his nature observation and lyrics are 100% accurate enough to be considered a learning resource! There’s a British sense of humour thrown in for the adults, and all is delivered with a professional conviction. I would certainly recommend Martin and Nature Voices if you have the chance to book him.”
Martin Prothero
Community Engagement officer, Two Moors Pine Marten Project, Devon Wildlife Trust preserving the environment.
Repertoire
In 2023 Martin began Nature Voices after a walk with friends in The Forest of Dean. A member of the group saw a wild boar, whom she dubbed Benny. In a moment of inspiration, with their footseps providing the beat, Benny the Boar was born. Benny was subsequently turned into a book, illustrated by the talented Kate Field.
Other characters in Martin’s repertoire include:
Red Fox, Eurasian River Otter, Water Shrew, Hazel Dormouse, Kingfisher, Natterjack Toad, Great Crested Newt, Harbour Porpoise, European Eel, Pine Marten, Beaver, Seaweed, Lichen.
©Martin Sheills 2024
