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Sounds Southern immerses listeners in the tranquil and vibrant field recordings of North Mississippi’s hill country. Each episode, presented by recordist Alice Pierotti, offers a 20-minute journey into the soothing sounds of nature in the rural south, from dancing leaves to distant birdcalls.For those who wish to delve deeper, Sounds Southern Extended subscribers gain exclusive access to complete recordings, ranging from 30 to 120 minutes, perfect for relaxation, meditation or background ambience.Recorded on the land of the Woodland and Middle Mississippian peoples, the Chickasaw and the Mississippi Band of the Choctaw Indians.....www.soundssouthern.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 4 days ago21 min
Moonshine on the Sugarberry
Recorded on October 25, 2026 at the dogtrot beneath the light of the Full Hunter’s Moon, this is the sound of a nighttime cricket chorus accompanied by the soft, distant hooting of a pair of Great Horned Owls as autumn brings the beginning of their courtship season and an increase in vocalizations. Cooler nights have arrived in the hill country, turning the Sugarberry leaves from lime green to gold. Listeners will notice how the rhythm of the cricket song has slowed considerably from the rapid, lively trills of summer, settling into a gentler, more measured chorus as autumn deepens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago21 min
October Rain at Day's End
Recorded on October 10, 2026 on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of a delicate late-afternoon rainshower accompanied by the evening chorus of birds and the gentle notes of rain falling on the rain drum. A Northern Mockingbird takes center stage, offering a series of soft melodies as the day draws to a close. Listeners will also hear Northern Flicker, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Carolina Wren, American Crow, Chipping Sparrow and American Robin through the light patter of rain on the metal roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Soft Owl Hoots under Falling Stars
Recorded on October 8, 2026 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a nighttime chorus of crickets and katydids beneath the Draconid meteor shower. Rising softly above the steady rhythm of insects are the distant hoots of a Great Horned Owl, establishing its territory and beginning its courtship calls as autumn settles over the hill country. This recording is best heard in a quiet setting, ideal for deep relaxation or drifting off to sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Mockingbird Song on the Autumn Breeze
Recorded on October 5, 2026 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a breezy autumn day in the pasture. Listeners will hear psithurism moving through the towering Blackjack Oaks and the fall song of a Northern Mockingbird establishing its winter territory in the American Beautyberry and Blackberry thicket below.The Northern Mockingbird’s fall song is remarkably different from its spring song, with only about 1% of its songs shared between the two seasons. Females are also much more likely to sing in fall than during the spring and summer. Listeners will also hear American Crows and Blue Jays calling across the pasture, while a few lingering Ruby-throated Hummingbirds add their chatter and the whir of their wings to the autumn afternoon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 29, 202621 min
Dog-day Cicadas in the Autumn Garden
Recorded on September 3, 2026 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of morning in the fall garden. Crickets and grasshoppers are bursting with life, while dozens of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds crowd the garden feeders during the peak of fall migration, fueling up for their long journey south. Dog-day Cicadas sing from the loblolly pines, reveling in the heat wave. Other birds raise their voices in the morning chorus, but it is the insect musicians who steal the show. Listeners will hear American Crow, Blue Jay, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Carolina Wren, Tufted Titmouse, Eastern Wood-Pewee, House Finch and White-breasted Nuthatch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 22, 202622 min
Fall Rains at Sundown
Recorded on September 11, 2026 on the sleeping porch, this is the sound of scattered thundershowers moving across the pasture beneath a particularly colorful sunset. Listeners will hear light rain falling on the metal roof, dripping onto the rain drum and deep rolls of thunder as the storm begins to break apart. As the rain moves on and daylight fades, cricket song rises from the fall-blooming plants and grasses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 15, 202621 min
Insect Music under September Stars
Recorded on September 4, 2026 at the dogtrot, this is the sound of a late-summer night chorus beneath a sky full of stars and waxing gibbous moon. Crickets and katydids fill the darkness with rattles, chirps and trills, joined by the fading buzz of a few late-summer cicadas as the season begins to turn toward fall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 8, 202622 min
Hooded Warbler under September Moonset
Recorded on September 6, 2026 in the Cold Springs woods, this is the sound of a dawn chorus beneath a setting waning crescent moon. Chirping crickets provide a steady rhythm as blue hour gives way to dawn and the quiet woods awaken to birdsong at the turn of the season. The clear, metallic song of a Hooded Warbler stands out from the early September chorus, its four or five notes ringing through the woods in a distinctive weeta-weeta-weet-tee-o, often remembered as “Richie Rich, I’m right here.” Other birds include: Summer Tanager, Yellow-throated Vireo, White-eyed Vireo, Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jay, Acadian Flycatcher, Scarlet Tanager, Pileated Woodpecker, Northern Parula, Red-shouldered Hawk, Northern Flicker, Carolina Wren, American Crow, Mourning Dove, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Northern Cardinal, Great Crested Flycatcher, Carolina Chickadee, Wood Thrush, Yellow-breasted Chat, Northern Mockingbird, Gray Catbird, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-eyed Vireo, Brown Thrasher & American Robin.Sounds Southern Extended listeners will hear more than 40 minutes of September birdsong beneath the fading moon along with chirping crickets, buzzing cicadas and the chatter barks of an Eastern Gray Squirrel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Sounds Southern
Sounds Southern immerses listeners in the tranquil and vibrant field recordings of North Mississippi’s hill country. Each episode, presented by recordist Alice Pierotti, offers a 20-minute journey into the soothing sounds of nature in the rural south, from dancing leaves to distant birdcalls.For those who wish to delve deeper, Sounds Southern Extended subscribers gain exclusive access to complete recordings, ranging from 30 to 120 minutes, perfect for relaxation, meditation or background ambience.Recorded on the land of the Woodland and Middle Mississippian peoples, the Chickasaw and the Mississippi Band of the Choctaw Indians.....www.soundssouthern.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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