The Story of Troopiesongs and the Rhodesian Bush War by John Edmond

“They said it is factually correct, unique, entertaining and educational.”įor more about the album visit Edmond’s website at for more.Drawing from the last five years of chimurenga, Zimbabwe’s war of self-liberation from the early 1960s to 1980s, this paper shows that the most important aspect of technology and innovation in Africa is not the technology and innovation itself, but the African spirit of creative resilience born of the specificities of struggles its people have endured. We actually had Birdlife SA review this album of stories and songs and they loved it,” said Edmond. “This is a milestone in any musician’s career. The producers have chosen frequently heard birds that have habitats in most parts of Southern Africa, said Edmond. The Tales of the Birdwatchers album is a unique addition to their collection and is aimed at adults and children with a unique angle on learning about birds by their calls including factual narrative, parable-like stories for children and catchy songs based on the rhythm of actual bird calls. John and Teresa continued with live concert to encourage and create interest among adults and children, to participate in wildlife awareness. The money he made from the sales went to the Percy Fitzpatrick memorial trust, the Rhino and Elephant Foundation and scouting associations, according to Edmond.ĭuring their involvement in the relocation of red billed ox-peckers from the Kruger National Park and other programs such as the Mabula Hornbill Project and the National Cheetah Management Programme, they met many wildlife experts, film producers, rangers, researchers, herpetologists and ornithologists.Įdmond and his wife were also the founders of the Leeupoort Raptor Conservancy that is still active today and they regulary host conservationist speakers to create general eco-awareness among its members and the public. John wrote several albums pertaining to wildlife and general conservation such as the albums, Wild and Beautiful and Free, The Circle of Life, the Tales of the Game Rangers series, as well as Campfire ’n Jamboree for scouts, guides, cubs and brownies.

Later in life his passion for the outdoors continued at their farm in Limpopo. Together with other young enthusiasts they had exclusive rights to scour and ramble the woods of Ravelston observing the foxes, otters, badgers and birds.

The Story of Troopiesongs and the Rhodesian Bush War by John Edmond