“Florie Namir and Franck Biyong have come together to create “Silence Is Music”, a soothing song reflecting on conflict and its potentially devastating consequences on us all. The melodies
and sounds bring forth a melancholic call for spiritual relief.
As stated by both musicians: “Whereas we may be hurting and fighting, there is still room for dialogue and self-­‐acceptance;
the emptiness some may feel is bound to be replaced with
gratitude when one dares to look at life from a different angle”.

Florie, Israeli native London-­‐based jazz-­‐pop songstress and
Franck, Cameroonian Afrolectric guitar wizard met through the Beyond Music platform founded by Tina Turner, which aim
seeks to connect musicians from all genres and walks of life worldwide. “Silence Is Music” was conceived in a mere 11 days, inspiring these creative performers on a different route, while incorporating their individual styles and personal influences.
Talented female musicians added further powerful and heartfelt instrumentation: Argentinean double bass player Lila Horovitz
and Canadian cellist Tess Crowther.

Franck, who wrote the majority of the lyrics (with Florie
contributing the final verse) composed and curated this
cohesive endeavor…It has a stellar and eerie feel driven by
acoustic instrumentation, open chord guitars, subtle African percussion weighed by some delicate piano and spacey
electronic sounds. Florie’s silky smooth vocal delivery as
well as Franck’s spoken word tone add serenity and solace
to an anxious world contemplation made of doubt and fear,
but ultimately leading the way to a glimpse of hope and faith
in the style of a modern day protest song…”

MUSICIANS
Vocals, Piano -­‐ Florie Namir
Double Bass -­‐ Lila Horovitz
Cello -­‐ Tess Crowther
Drum Programming, Sound Effects, Talking Drum,
Congas, Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals -­‐ FB

Recording engineers: Auguste Manly * Maxwell Ochieng * FB
Recorded @ Studio Quadrature & Dynamix Studios
Mixed by Grant Phabao & FB @ T.i.m.e.c. Studios
Mastered by Benjamin Lafont & FB @ Shelmi Studios
Line Production by Ruth Kioko
Artwork by Hilun Visuals

‘Basogol ba bok bisu
Ba mbem bes ni dingoma’

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