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ranges across a spectrum of genres such as traditional

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and various forms of electronica.

History

'' Għana'' is the traditional folk music of Malta. Malta organises its own Malta Song Festival yearly since 1960. In 1971

Joe Grech Joseph "Joe" Grech, (born 9 February 1934) is a Maltese singer, who was born in Cospicua, Malta. He is best known for introducing the Maltese language to the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, the first appearance from Malta on this pan-European te ...

was the first singer to represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest. Later, Thea Garrett won the Malta Song for Europe 2010 called ''My Dream''. Lynn Chircop is an infamous Maltese singer who represented Malta at the Eurovision 2003 with a beautiful pop song called "To Dream Again". It was sung in Riga with 5 additional backing singers on the stage. Chircop got 4 points at the end of voting process. Morena is another artist who is a winner of Malta Song for Europe 2008 called ''VODKA''. Klinsmann participated in Malta Song for Europe in 2007 he Gives me Wingsand 2008 o finalist song Claudia Faniello was the second runner up in Malta song for Europe 2008 who participated with the songs ''Caravaggio'' and ''Sunrise''. Chiara represented Malta in Eurovision a total of 3 times, 1998, 2005, 2009.

Gaia Cauchi Gaia Cauchi M.Q.R. (born 19 November 2002) is a Maltese singer. She represented Malta at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2013 and won the contest with her song " The Start". Life and career 2004–2012: Early career Gaia's first "internation ...

represented and won for Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2013.

Gianluca Bezzina Gianluca Bezzina (born 9 November 1989) is a Maltese medical doctor and part-time singer who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden. Biography Gianluca Bezzina was born in 1989 in Qrendi, Malta. He is the thi ...

represented Malta in 2013.

Destiny Chukunyere Destiny Chukunyere M.Q.R. (born 29 August 2002) is a Maltese singer. She won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015, where she represented Malta with the song "Not My Soul". In 2017, she participated in the eleventh series of ''Britain's Go ...

represented and won for Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. Chukunyere represented Malta at Eurovision 2020 after winning the Maltese version of X Factor.

Bibliography

* Marcello Sorce Keller. “Malta, History, Culture and Geography of Music”, Janet Sturman (ed.) ''The SAGE Encyclopedia of Music and Culture''. Los Angeles: SAGE Reference, 2019, Vol. III, 1382–1384. * Marcello Sorce Keller. “Malta, Modern and Contemporary Performance Practice”, Janet Sturman (ed.) ''The SAGE Encyclopedia of Music and Culture''. Los Angeles: SAGE Reference, 2019, Vol. III, 1384–1386.

Artists

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* Abysmal Torment * Achiral *

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* Adrian V * Alex Grech * Antonio Olivari * Apotheosis *

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Beangrowers Beangrowers are a Maltese three-piece indie rock band consisting of Alison Galea (vocals and guitar), Mark Sansone (bass guitar) and Ian Schranz (drums and Electronic music, noise). All three were born in 1977 in St. Julian's, Malta. The member ...

* Bitterside *

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* Chiara *

Debbie Scerri Deborah (Debbie) Scerri (born on 25 March 1969 in Toronto) is a Maltese television presenter and singer. She represented Malta in the European Union, Malta and Cyprus Song Festival in 1994, held in Thessaloniki. She also represented Malta in the ...

Destiny (singer) Destiny Chukunyere M.Q.R. (born 29 August 2002) is a Maltese singer. She won the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015, where she represented Malta with the song " Not My Soul". In 2017, she participated in the eleventh series of ''Britain's Go ...

Emma Muscat Emma Louise Marie Muscat (born 27 November 1999) is a Maltese singer and model working in Italy. She represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, with the song " I Am What I Am". Early life and career Emma was born ...

Fabrizio Faniello Fabrizio Faniello (born 27 April 1981) is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. Family Fabrizio Faniello is the eldest of three children born to Vincenzo and Anna Faniello. He has two ...

Gabriela N Gabriela N () (born Gabriela Ann Xuereb; 18 March 1993) is a Gozitan singer-songwriter, rapper, model and activist. Early life and career Gabriela was born and raised in Xewkija, Gozo to Zachary Xuereb and Josephine Xuereb née Grima. From a v ...

Grandayy Grandayy (born 1 June 1994), also known as grande1899, is a Maltese YouTuber and music producer known for his production of memes, covers of songs using the note block system in ''Minecraft'', and other comedic content. He has been associated wit ...

Hooligan Hooliganism is disruptive or unlawful behavior such as rioting, bullying and vandalism, usually in connection with crowds at sporting events. Etymology There are several theories regarding the origin of the word ''hooliganism,'' which is a ...

* Insurgence *

Ira Losco Ira Losco M.Q.R. (born 31 July 1981) is a Maltese pop singer. Her career breakthrough came in 2002, when she represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 with the song "7th Wonder". She placed second in the competition, Malta's best ...

Jennings Jennings is a surname of early medieval English origin (also the Anglicised version of the Irish surnames Mac Sheóinín or MacJonin). Notable people with the surname include: *Jennings (Swedish noble family) A–G *Adam Jennings (born 1982), A ...

Jessika Muscat Jessica Muscat (born 27 February 1989 in Mosta, Malta), more commonly known as Jessika is a Maltese singer and actress. She represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, with the song " Who We Are", alongside Je ...

Julie Zahra Julie Ann Zahra (born 1982 in Malta) is a Maltese politician and singer who represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2004. As part of the duo "Julie & Ludwig", their song ''On Again... Off Again'' qua ...

* Knockturn Alley * Lithomancy *

Ludwig Galea Ludwig Galea is a Maltese singer who performed in the Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, Turkey, in May 2004. As one half of the duo " Julie and Ludwig", he and his singing partner (and by then, real-partner too), Julie Zahra Julie Ann Zahra ( ...

* Luke Chappell *

Mary Spiteri Mary Spiteri (born 25 October 1947) is a Maltese singer and television personality from Naxxar. She has participated in various national and international music festivals, one of which she came third when representing Malta in the Eurovision Son ...

* Miss Roberta * The Myth (band) *

Olivia Lewis Olivia Lewis (born 18 October 1978) is a singer from Qormi, Malta. She has competed in the Malta Song For Eurovision festival, which selects the country's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest several times. At her 11th attempt she finally ...

* Owen Luellen *

Ray Buttigieg Ray Buttigieg (born May 1, 1955) is a poet and musician. He attended Qala primary school, then the Lyceum in Victoria, Gozo. He then moved to the United States and continued his studies in New York, where he settled permanently. By the age of 2 ...

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* Red Electric *

Renato Micallef Renato Micallef (born 19 November 1951) is a Maltese pop singer. His full name is Nazzareno Alessandro Micallef Garrett. Renato has been active in the Maltese music scene since the age of 12. Renato has toured North America, Australia and the ...

* Renzo Spiteri * Roger Scannura * Stalko * Tenishia * The Travellers * Walter Micallef * Wintermoods

Instruments

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External links

Malta International Music Master Classes, VFIMF Festival, Malta International Music CompetitionMalta International Violin/Viola/Bow Making Competition and Instrumental Master ClassesCentral Academy of ArtsMalta Music Online - Website sharing Maltese Music Bands' informationMusic of MaltaDance music and clubbing in Malta- Maltese alternative sceneMaltese Techno and Electro Music sceneMalta International Music Master Classes and more cultural projects and coursesMaltese Music Internet Radio at Malta Network ResourcesMusic Academy Malta
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