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: Il Maltija 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: Spirtu Pront Two Maltese guitarists	04:37
107	Maltese Bagpipe and Tambourine Maltese zaqq player, tambourine player	00:42
108	The Flagelette Maltese flageoletist and guitarist	00:55
109	The Flagelette and Drum Maltese flageoletist and drummer	01:10
110	Christmas Song: Ninni la Tibkix Izjed Maltese children's choir and organist	01:39
111	Modern Song: Mahbuba Kekina Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb Group	02:01
112	Popular Song: Tal-Karawett Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb Group	01:42
113	Il Parata: Kuntradanza Maltija Domenico Lombardo Orchestra	02:29
114	Xalata Ghal san Pawl il-Bahar Emmanuele Cilia and Carmelo Cardona	03:25
201	Maltese Drinking Song: Is-Sacranazzi Terzet Ruggieru Falzon, Michele Smith, Carlo Satariano	02:40
202	Song on the Guitar (Ghana): Iz-Zaqqieq Emmanuele Cilia and Carmelo Cardona	03:08
203	Maltese Ballad: Xbejba ta' rdum Emmanuele Cilia	06:35
204	Village Holiday: Festa ta Rahal Emmanuele Cilia, Domenico Busuttil, Vincenzo Ciappara	03:07
205	Modern Song: Xemx jew qamar Coro Armonico and Audiovision Orchestra	03:39
206	A Love Song: Ghanja lin-Namrata Emmanuele Cilia	02:31