I'm entranced by photographs for the stories they reveal (and conceal), so it is a joy to discover (via
metafilter) the photographs and online documentaries ("photomentaries") of
Geoffrey Hiller. His most recent photomentary dazzles.
Canto do Brasil (requires Flash, sound and a fast connection) describes the African history and experience of Brazil through photographs and music from contemporary Salvador Bahia, Minas Gerais, Rio De Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
"Salvador Bahia was Brazil's first capital almost five hundred years ago and the point of entry for six million African slaves. Facing West Africa, Salvador is closer to Senegal then Peru and remains the spiritual home of African religion, art and culture in Brazil today."
Related links:
+ Geoffrey Hiller's other photo projects
+ Interview with Geoffrey Hiller
+ Musarium - a collection of photo stories from around the world
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