Label: Folkways Records – FM 4047 Series: Ethnic Folkways Library Format: Vinyl, LP Country: US Released: 1964 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: Field Recording, Folk
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. (VG+ - with booklet)
Tracklist A1 Maltese Country Dance A2 Lullaby A3 Nursery Rhyme A4 Children's Song - "Baqbaqum" A5 Children's Game, "Pizzi, Pizzi Kanna" A6 Folk Tunes On Guitar A7 Maltese Bagpipe And Tambourine A8 The Flagelette - Christmas Tune A9 The Flegelette And Drum - Good Friday Tune A10 Christmas Song, "Ninni La Tibkix Ixjed" A11 Modern Song "Mahbuba Kekina" A12 Popular Song "Tal-Karawett" A13 Il-Parata - Kuntradanza Maltija A14 Xalata Ghal San Pawl Il-Bahar B1 Maltese Drinking Song B2 Song Of The Guitar - Ghana "In-zaqqieq" B3 Maltese Ballad "Xbejba Ta' Rdum" B4 Village Holiday - Festa B5 Modern Song "Xemx Jew Quamar" B6 A Love Song - Ghanja Lin-Namrata
