David has traveled the globe with the American Geographical Society and points out that few destinations are as intriguing for complex geographies, stunning scenery, deep history, and challenging environments as Western Africa. During this expedition, David is looking forward to discussing an exciting range of subjects including the extraordinary story of Mali's River Spirit Blues and musician Ali Farka Toure, the stunning environmental geographies of Equatorial Africa, and the dynamic new global economy of Cape Town, South Africa, providing a rich context for your journey.