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

101	Maltese Country Dance Maltese folk ensemble	01:41
102	Lullaby Maltese woman	01:22
103	Nursery Rhyme Maltese children	00:22
104	Children's Song: Baqbaqum Maltese children	00:20
105	Children's Game: Pizzi, Pizzi Kanna Maltese children	00:26
106	Folk Tunes on Guitar Two guitarists	04:37
107	Maltese Bagpipe and Tamburine Zaqq player, tambourine player	00:42
108	The Flagelette Flageolette player and guitarist from Siġġiewi	00:55
109	The Flagelette and Drum Flageolette player, drummer	01:10
110	Christmas Song: Ninni la Tibkix Izjed Choir and organist	01:39
111	Modern Song: Mahbuba Kekina Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb	02:01
112	Popular Song: Tal-Karawett Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb	01:42
113	Parata Domenica Lombardo Orchestra	02:29
114	Xalata Ghal san Pawl il-Bahar Emmanuele Cilia and Carlo Cardona	03:25
201	Maltese Drinking Song Maltese musicians, singer	02:40
202	Song on the Guitar (Ghana) Emanuele Cilia and Carlo Cardona	03:08
203	Maltese Ballad Emmanuele Cilia	06:35
204	Village Holiday - Festa V. Ciappara and D. Busuttil	03:07
205	Modern Song Coro Armonico (Chorus) and Audiovision Orchestra	03:39
206	A Love Song Emmanuele Cilia and unspecified singer (possibly, the guitarist)	02:31