Renata do Canto dos Santos

Brasília & Bahia regions, Brazil

Project: Casa de Farinha e outras histórias
Pronouns: She/Her

Casa de Farinha e outras histórias (House of Flour and Other Stories) focuses on the rural communities of Alves and Cachoeira, located in the interior of Bahia, Brazil. The House of Flour serves as a significant space where people not only produce food but also share their experiences, challenges, joys, theories, humorous anecdotes and collectively organize their lives. The podcast strives to be a platform that serves as a voice to highlight the strategies people employ to not only survive but thrive through the production of food and the preservation of collective memories.

Check out Renata’s work here: YouTube

“Food and the production process establish powerful connections, fostering a sense of community akin to the traditional gatherings around ‘caruru,’ ‘mugunzá’ and other age-old celebrations where people come together to pray and celebrate life.”

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