Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

A world away from the average commercial surf competition, pushy dads and nervous groms, generations share the stoke at a contest that celebrates the original Hawaiian spirit. This is truly a unique perspective in surfing. Photos: Yves S

A tale of surfing reefs in South Africa, but not knowing what you get yourself into. Drift contributor Tim Conibear points a finger at localism and finds three more pointing right back. Photos: Mike Reich

Jimmy Newitt pays homage to one of South Devon's treasures - not a break but a surfer who stands tall in the crowd. Words: Jimmy Newitt Photos: Ollie Howe

Self-confessed board hoarder Chris Preston expounds the delights to be found within his tardis-like garden shed, and explains how he came to favour the quiver approach to surfing. Photos by Jamie Bott [except no.3].

Cyrus Sutton made an impression on the international film circuit with his 2003 breakthrough movie 'Riding Waves'. Now the EMMY award-winning documentary maker has turned his attention to the divergent surf scenes of Australia's Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Words: Tommy Leitch Photos: Courtesy of Cyrus Sutton


‘El Mar, Mi Alma​’ soundtrack on iTun​es​

July 03, 2013 | Words By: Ben Redpath

'El Mar, Mi Alma​' Soundtrack on iTun​es​With a unique and authentic soundtrack the film primarily features music composed by Chilean singer songwriter folk/trova artist Manuel Garcia, including a collaboration with surfer/musician Jack Johnson.


The film also includes songs by by traditional Chilean folk ensemble Inti-Illimani, virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, Chilean street duo Congrio Fuerte, and a spoken poem by Valparaiseño Bruno ‘El Inmortal’ Bertal. Bookending the film are poems by Pablo Neruda “Oda Al Mar” and “Farewell” put to song by Manuel. The ghost of Neruda is ever present throughout.

The soundtrack is now available on iTunes. It will also be available on CD later in the year.

‘El Mar, Mi Alma’ trailer from Rebel Waltz Films on Vimeo.


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