Malta It is a country made up of islands, and located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, it is a highly cultural nation. Today we will dedicate ourselves to knowing more about his music. Maltese folk music is a mix of traditional, imported and experimental genres
Let's start by talking about Ghana, a type of traditional and popular music, similar to flamenco, Sicilian ballads and Arabic rhythmic lament. This is a type of slow-paced song. This type of music was born in the bars of the villages and is sung mostly by men. This rhythm is always accompanied by the guitar.
Among the greatest representatives of Maltese music we find Achiral, Antonio Olivari, Arachnid, Beangrowers, Beheaded, Bitterside, Chasing Pandora, Chiara, Corazon, Debbie Scerri, Fabrizio Faniello, Footprints, Gillian Attard, Insurgence, Julie Zahra, Joe Grech, Knockturn Alley, Lithomancy, Ludwig Galea, Mary Spiteri, Olivia Lewis, Ray Buttigieg, Recoil, Renato Micallef, Renzo Spiteri, Roger Scannura, Scar, Slit, The Crowns, Walter Micallef, and Wintermoods.
Regarding festivals, it is important to mention the Folk Singing Festival, considered to be the most important festival of traditional Maltese music.
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