Artists for Nature
Roger Fishman x Conservation International
For "Earth Month" 2021, Roger Fishman and Conservation International launched Artists for Nature, a unique series bringing together musical talent from around the world alongside stunning cinematography to create anthems for nature. Each week, a new video directed and filmed by Fishman in partnership with musical talent was launched, where the audience saw the wonders of nature come to life.
ALL VIDEOS FILMED AND DIRECTED BY ROGER FISHMAN
Roger grew up dreaming of exploring the world by reading National Geographic, watching Jacques Cousteau and studying wildlife and different cultures around the world.
For many years Roger was an executive in corporate America. Then Roger did a life 180 and decided to follow his true passion. He became an artist, adventurer and activist, with a focus on aerial photography and filmmaking in the most remote parts of our planet, while also giving voice to wildlife and mother earth herself. Roger hopes to inspire and motivate others to take a more active stance in the future of all life and our environment.
The Artists
Portugal. The Man
Over the past decade, Portugal. The Man has established themselves as one of rock’s most prized possessions and a live phenomenon, with over 1,600 shows under their belts and a storied reputation as festival favorites. Alongside the shine of their myriad musical accomplishments lies the group’s long-standing passion for social justice. Throughout their career, the band has consistently exemplified how to deeply commit to both artistry and activism.
Emily Bear — "Fleeting Forever"
An award-winning composer and recording artist since her professional debut at the age of five, Emily Bear has achieved groundbreaking success as a pianist, composer, and singer-songwriter. Her expertise and love for film and media scoring highlights her ability to move between musical styles and to communicate story through music. Bear has garnered more than 40 million views on YouTube and a documentary on her life received an EMMY Award.
Peter Himmelman — "Suite for Tambourine and Hand Claps"
Peter Himmelman is a Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician, film composer, visual artist, and best-selling author. He holds an Advanced Management certificate from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a certificate of Leadership Development from The United States Army War College. Founded in 2013, his company Big Muse, has worked with academic institutions such as The Wharton School, The Ross School of Business, McDonald’s, Gap Inc., Boeing, Coca-Cola, and 3M.
Eru Mastumoto
Featured in Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Class of 2021, Eru Matsumoto is a multimedia artist utilizing immersive technology and has been recognized as one of the world’s leading cellists of her generation. Eru has performed with symphonies all over the world including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hawaii Symphony, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, the Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, and the New York City Ballet.
Nicolas Neidhardt
Nicolas Neidhardt founded his production and publishing company in 1999 where he has produced over 50 albums, EPs and more. He has written music for 7 seasons of a major French TV show, numerous commercials, and five feature films in France. He studied jazz composition and arrangement at the C.I.M school in Paris as well as classical piano at the National Conservatory.
Big Wild
As Big Wild, producer, composer and now-turned vocalist, Jackson Stell crafts lush soundscapes and sweeping melodies that challenge the status quo of electronic music. Since officially launching in 2012, Big Wild has become one of the fastest-rising dance/electronic artists in recent years. Stell continues to expand his musical horizons as he ventures into a genre-less space in his writing and singing, drawing influence from pop, indie and disco elements.
Alice Russell
Alice Russell is a pure natural talent, an entrancing presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down six-piece band; she’s a singer who commands attention.
Hivshu — "Healing Dance"
Hivshu is an author, storyteller and traditional drumsinger, who was raised as a hunter and keeper of Inughuit heritage. He practices the Inughuit tradition of drum songs and stories inherited from his elders, a line of great hunters and shamans, to pass on to the next generation. The Inuit of Inughuit nation is situated in the northernmost natural settlement of the world.