The Nightingale’s Song
In Spring 2023, Emergence Magazine spent time in the Sussex woods with SWN’s Sam Lee for their 40-minute mini-feature film ‘The Nightingale's Song’.
Maggi Hambling: Nightingale Night
Inspired by a night with SWN, renowned artist Maggi Hambling created a striking new series of paintings capturing the nightingale's song in gold against black grounds. This illuminating exhibition and accompanying book explore the songbird's rich artistic and cultural legacy across thousands of years.
BBC R4 Anniversary Broadcast
Sam marked the 100th anniversary of cellist Beatrice Harrison's duet with a Nightingale in this special broadcast. Featuring cellist Francesca Ter-Berg, violinist Flora Curzon and viola player Laurel Pardue.
The Guardian
The Guardian's Patrick Barkham interviewed Sam about his musical collaborations with Nightingales for a full-page spread in March 2021.
The Washington Post
SWN was host to 40 environmental professionals of colour in 2023. The event was covered by Dhruti Shah for The Washington Post.
Financial Times
Sam discussed his Nightingale duets with Joy Lo Dico for this Financial Times article.
ITV Breakfast
Wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin joined Sam on a nighttime walk as featured on ITV Breakfast News in 2021.
BBC Music Magazine
Simon Broughton from BBC Music Magazine joined Sam and cellist Matthew Barley for a magical nighttime encounter, where the musicians duetted with the enchanting song of the Nightingale.
Emergence Magazine
Emergence Magazine's Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee interviewed Sam for this detailed and in-depth feature on SWN.