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Folk Songs and Music from Malta

Various Artists
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
Maltese folk ensemble
01:41
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102
Maltese woman
01:22
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103
Maltese children
00:22
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104
Maltese children
00:20
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105
Maltese children
00:26
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106
Two guitarists
04:37
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107
Zaqq player, tambourine player
00:42
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108
Flageolette player and guitarist from Siġġiewi
00:55
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109
Flageolette player, drummer
01:10
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110
Choir and organist
01:39
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111
Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb
02:01
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112
Carmen Sapiano and Joe Xuereb
01:42
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113
Domenica Lombardo Orchestra
02:29
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114
Emmanuele Cilia and Carlo Cardona
03:25
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201
Maltese musicians, singer
02:40
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202
Emanuele Cilia and Carlo Cardona
03:08
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203
Emmanuele Cilia
06:35
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204
V. Ciappara and D. Busuttil
03:07
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205
Coro Armonico (Chorus) and Audiovision Orchestra
03:39
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206
Emmanuele Cilia and unspecified singer (possibly, the guitarist)
02:31