Pawlu Camilleri is one of

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's leading harmonica musicians. Born in

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, Pawlu grew up in the neighbourhood of Id-Due Balli, a working class area of the Maltese capital city. Son of Frankie Camilleri ''Il-Bibi'', a noted Maltese jazz musician, and brother to drummer Joe Camilleri, Pawlu has released a number of religious albums, including ''Jesus' Words'' in 1995. He is about to release another in English entitled ''Faithful''. Camilleri is also currently working on a Biblical album in Maltese, composing lyrics and melodies inspired by the

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and

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. Two songs, "Min Jiġi Għandi" and "GĦidli Ħabib", were already performed during concerts. He has featured on harmonica in Dominic Galea's jazz album ''Tribute'', Andrew Cauchi's ''Bil-Qawwa ta' Mħabbtek'' and in both of

Walter Micallef Walter Micallef (born 24 October 1955) is a leading Maltese singer songwriter, born in the central Maltese town of Birkirkara. He has composed well over a hundred songs in Maltese. Childhood He spent his childhood in Birkirkara when his family ...

's albums, ''M'Jien Xejn'' and ''Ħamsin''. He has sung also "Ġewwa Paceville" in the Il-Għanja tal-Poplu festival in 2003. This song, written by Vince Żammit, won the Best Lyrics Award. Camilleri sings regularly at correctional facilities and drug rehab houses in Malta, with his themes focusing on songs of courage and praise of

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References

Fading Notes, ''The Malta Independent'', 22 August 2005.

Kull Buffura Riħ, 23 Marzu 2007.

Music Matters, ''The Malta Independent'', 1 April 2007.

Everyday songs, ''The Malta Independent'', 21 April 2007.

Paul Bibi Camilleri added to playlist, 8 April 2009.
Living people 1958 births Maltese harmonica players Maltese singer-songwriters Musicians from Valletta {{singer-songwriter-stub