Folk Songs Malta / Various Folk Songs Malta / Various CD

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.

1. Maltese Country Dance - Il-Maltija 2. Lullaby 3. Nursery Rhyme 4. Children's Song - Baqbaqum 5. Children's Game - Pizzi, Pizzi Kanna 6. Folk Tunes on Guitar 7. Maltese Bagpipe and Tambourine 8. The Flagelette - the Flageolet - Christmas Tune 9. The Flagelette and Drum - the Flageolet and Drum - Good Friday Tune 10. Christmas Song- Ninni la Tibkix Izied - Benniena Ta'gesu Bambin 11. Modern Song - Mahbuba Kekina - My Dear Catherine 12. Popular Song - Tal-Karawett 13. Il-Parata - Kuntradanza Maltija 14. Xalata Ghal San Pawl Il-Bahar 15. Maltese Drinking Song 16. Song on the Guitar - Ghana - Iz-Zaqqieq 17. Maltese Ballad- Xbejba Ta' Rdum 18. Village Holiday - Festa 19. Modern Song - Xemx Jew Qamar - Sun or Moon 20. A Love Song - Ghanja Lin-Namrata