– English cultural traditions. Royal Ascot. My view on some of British traditions such as the Royal Ascot is the one of a mere observant of the public. Aesthetically attracted by the powerful graphic image of myriads of hats that almost favours a faceless experience. -Caribbean Carnival London. Notting Hill Carnival’s key element is music. I am attracted by the constant movement, the passionate dancers, the surprise element, peoples emotions and peculiar behaviours that dare to break social conventions.
– Zanzibar beach. East Africa beauty and its people. Where every Saturday, the day off school, almost inadvertently through shape and colour a beach choreography occurs. It is life with no rehearsal.
– Guinea Bissau musician in Amsterdam. For my project I have decided to photograph African people in Amsterdam that use music of their country of origin to preserve and share their cultural identity. Ussumane N’djai is a musician from Guinea Bissau. Ussu admires and is influenced by Salif Keita, they have played together in several occasions. I had the chance to spend some hours with him at his home during those hours he had to find a replacement of one of his sick musicians for his concert the following night.
– Arrival of Tour de France to London. Moments before the cyclist arrive to the finish line.
