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.

Tracklist:

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

UPC: 093070404724
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Folk Songs & Music From Malta - Folk Songs Malta / Various (CD)