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Folk Songs and Music from Malta

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Folk Songs and Music from Malta

Folk Songs and Music from Malta presents a cross-section of Malta’s musical folklore: "from children’s rhymes to country music, from national dances to modern songs, and with a glimpse or two into the life of the island." Compositions often feature the Spanish guitar, the most popular instrument in Malta, in accompaniment to heartfelt songs about love, drinking, and holidays. Also featured are more traditional instruments such as the iz-zaqq (Maltese bagpipe), which is constructed from the body of a large dog, legs and all. Liner notes include an introduction by George Bonavia, track notes, and pictures of Malta.

Track Listing

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101
Il Maltija (Maltese Country Dance) Maltese folk ensemble 01:41
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102
Sleep, Sleep, My Little Child Maltese female singer 01:22
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103
Nursery Rhyme Maltese female singer 00:22
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104
Baqbaqum (Children's Song) Maltese children 00:20
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105
Pizzi, Pizzi Kanna (Children's Game) Maltese children 00:26
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106
Folk Tunes on Guitar Maltese guitarist 04:37
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107
Maltese Bagpipe and Tambourine Maltese bagpipe player, tambourine player 00:42
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108
The Flagelette (Christmas Tune) Flute player from Siggiewi 00:55
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109
The Flagelette and Drum (Good Friday Tune) Maltese flageolette player, drummer 01:10
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110
Ninni la Tibkix Izjed (Christmas Song) Maltese singers, organist 01:39
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111
Mahbuba Kekina (Modern Song) Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb 02:01
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112
Tal-Karawett (Popular Song) Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb 01:42
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113
Il-Parata (Kuntradanza Maltija) Domenica Lombardo Orchestra 02:29
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114
Xalata Ghal san Pawl il-Bahar Emmanuele Cilia and Carlo Cardona 03:25
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201
Maltese Drinking Song Maltese singers, violinist, pianist, percussionist, bassist 02:40
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202
Iz-zaqqieq (Song on the Guitar - Ghana) Maltese singer, guitarist, mandolinist 03:08
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203
Xbejba Ta' Rdum (Maltese Ballad) Emmanuele Cilia 06:35
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204
Festa (Village Holiday) V. Ciappara and D. Busuttil 03:07
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205
Xemx jew qamar (Sun or Moon) - Modern Song Coro Armonico (Chorus) and Audiovision Orchestra 03:39
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206
Ghanja lin-Namrata (A Love Song) Emmanuele Cilia and unspecified singer (possibly, the guitarist) 02:31