Rio de Sons
CURADORIA
Heloisa Murgel Starling
In the city, there is sound. Rio de Janeiro is song and noise. Our ears listen to an old samba playing in a botequim, the "olha o mate" shout on the beach, the carnival block passing in the street, the helicopter overflying a community. Silence does not exist. As we walk through the streets, we are invaded by sounds and noises with which we identify ourselves and identify the city.
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Tristes sons do Rio
A dry blast is accompanied by a streak of light that, like a shooting star, cuts through the night sky. Shortly after, the fireworks explode at the top of the hill, signaling another day of confrontations. There is a somber side to the soundscape that occupies the daily life of those who live in Rio. Sounds that cause dread. Music produced by armored cars and rifles. The shouting of the arrastão on the beach or in the tunnel. The blast of the bullet they call "stray," but which generally finds a victim. And she is almost always black, poor, a resident of the suburbs or the favelas.
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Image description: This is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered at a party or event. In the front, five individuals are seated, with three standing behind them. Behind them, more people are standing, some holding musical instruments. Everyone appears to be wearing a variety of clothing, some with hats. The image seems to capture a moment of celebration or a parade, possibly related to Carnival, as mentioned in the context provided.
Image description: This is a photograph of a man sitting in a red chair, playing a large drum. He is smiling and appears to be engaged in a musical activity. In the background, there are people wearing colorful clothing, including a man in a red shirt and a woman with a black bag over her shoulder. The image appears to be part of a celebration or public event, as suggested by the caption "When the sacred takes to the streets."
Image description: This is a photograph of a coastal city under a cloudy sky. On the left side, there is a mountain covered in green vegetation. In the center, the city is densely populated with buildings of different heights and colors. On the right, the sea is visible, with waves breaking on the beaches. On the horizon, the city continues, with taller and more modern buildings. The foreground features an open area with a small metal structure and green plants.Image description: This is a black-and-white photograph of a group of people gathered at a party or event. In the front, five individuals are seated, with three standing behind them. Behind them, more people are standing, some holding musical instruments. Everyone appears to be wearing a variety of clothing, some with hats. The image seems to capture a moment of celebration or a parade, possibly related to Carnival, as mentioned in the context provided.Image description: This is a photograph of a man sitting in a red chair, playing a large drum. He is smiling and appears to be engaged in a musical activity. In the background, there are people wearing colorful clothing, including a man in a red shirt and a woman with a black bag over her shoulder. The image appears to be part of a celebration or public event, as suggested by the caption "When the sacred takes to the streets."Image description: This is a photograph of a coastal city under a cloudy sky. On the left side, there is a mountain covered in green vegetation. In the center, the city is densely populated with buildings of different heights and colors. On the right, the sea is visible, with waves breaking on the beaches. On the horizon, the city continues, with taller and more modern buildings. The foreground features an open area with a small metal structure and green plants.