Songs of Silence

Music makes us think, makes us dance, makes us feel. No matter the tempo, music moves us. Songs of Silence is an international comics project put together by artists from Europe, Africa, and Asia, inspired by the power of music. Each story (written by Dutch author, Noël Ummels) is inspired by a popular song from our past. They explore such universal concerns as injustice, abuse, intolerance, deception, and exploitation, but they also speak of love and inspiration. Some stories may be sad or distressing, ironic or completely in earnest.

Noël Ummels from the Netherlands—journalist, editor and writer—wrote the novel Genocide à gogo and several comics, notably Carbeau: Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta and Carbeau: Shelby Cobra Dragonsnake. Didier Kassaï from Central African Republic—comic artist and illustrator—published several comics, notably Pousse-Pousse and Tempête sur Bangui. Stephani Soejono from Indonesia—a comic artist, animator, storyboarder and illustrator—published several comics, notably Banana in Canada and The Tale of Bidadari.