The beginning: UK musician Charlie Dark lays down Naima's Theme as the opening track of Black Atlantic.
Ozoru, a Cuban soul food restaurant in Bristol, England, down the street from musican Netsayi's former flat.
Martin Iveson says 'peace out' as friend and jazz musician Peter Wraight checks his mobile in Derby.
Dobie photographs shoppers at Ridley Road Market in East London, a vibrant gathering place for Caribbean immigrants.
The first US artist in The Black Atlantic Project chain – musician Djinji Brown snaps a pic at the beach in Miami.
King Britt makes the magic happen with Korg keyboards and analog equipment from his Philly studio.
In Paris, US musician Mike Ladd photographs a flyby with miniature models.
A London green grocer brings back memories of Jamaica for UK musician Dobie.
As The Black Atlantic Project wound its way back and forth across the ocean, UK and US musicians involved with the project documented their lives and work.
In addition to mailing their re-mixed music to the next person in the chain, each artist added to a "cultural capsule" traveling with the package:
A personal 'voice' letter: Thoughts about the project, the track, their life as an artist
Disposable camera photos of their homes, studios, cities and culture
Here are a few photos to give you a window into the lives of these unique musicians.
