fugitive frequency, season 5 episode 8: learning from Les

A sunset along a pebble beach at Les Village Bali. In the foreground is a local fishing boat, recognisable for its curved "ski".

A collection of field notes from Les Village, North Bali recorded during Dinacon Digital Naturalism Conference, 22 June– 23 July 2025 with Sea Communities. It features voices and contributions from Pak Garri Bernal (Sea Communities), Jro Pasek (Les village leader), Bajra Suara Girilestari Desa Les (Rindik group) recorded by Dinoj M. Local divers Gombal (Nyoman Teriada), Gombal’s father known as Kakek (grandfather) and Pak Eka (Made Merta) were interviewed by Tessa Zettel. From Sea Communities we hear from Wira, Pippin (Luh), Putu, Naya, Wilan, Rangga, Komang, Pak Komangwi and Luh in collaboration with Lucinda Dayhew. The song “Bali Ayu” was written and produced by Dinoj M in collaboration with Wira Artawan, using samples from a recording of Bajra Suara Girilestari Desa Les.

Many thanks to all from Dinacon 2025, especially Andy, Lee, Paula, Sid for all the work they put into making it happen. It was like a dream!