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	Malta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Republic of Malta is a small and densely populated island nation consisting of an archipelago of seven islands in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.
		Malta lies directly south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, and the country's official languages are English and Maltese.
		Malta's proximity to the Suez Canal proved to be its main asset during these years, and it was considered to be a most important stop on the way to India.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Malta (2572 words)

	Music of Malta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		While Maltese music today is largely western, traditional Maltese music includes what is known as "għana" (pronounced as aana).
		The aim of the lyrics, which are improvized, are to create a friendly yet challenging atmosphere, and takes a number of years of practice to be able to combine the required artistic qualities with the ability to debate effectively.
		Other Maltese music is folk music with emphasis on guitar and tambourine; instrumental music is called daqqaqa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Malta (189 words)

	History of Malta
		Malta was an important cultic center for earth-mother worship in the 4th millennium B.C. Recent archeological work shows a developed religious center there long before those of Sumer and Egypt.
		During this period, Malta was sold and resold to various feudal lords and barons and was dominated successively by the rulers of Swabia, Aquitaine, Aragon, Castile, and Spain.
		In 1565 Suleiman the Magnificent laid siege to Malta.
	infotut.com /geography/Malta (476 words)

	Malta :: Gowealthy.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Malta has developed closeeconomic links with Libya, which has invested heavily in property and commerceon the island as well as supplying the bulk of the oil that meets the island'senergy needs.
		The main economic policy issueunder debate in Malta is relations with the EU and the country's applicationfor membership.
		Malta hosts several major musical festivals and weekly musical events for the die-hard music fans.
	www.gowealthy.com /article/country/malta/index.asp (406 words)

	Music From Malta: The Magical Mediterranean World of Charles Camilleri
		Malta’s leading living composers on the international platform is 20th century composer Charles Camilleri, born 1931 in Hamrun, Malta.
		It is this sophisticated thematic vocabulary that explores the microtonal inflections of North African and Oriental music and the wider intervallic relationships and pentatonic contours of the African interior.
		Buhagiar is considered an authority on the music of Azopardi and a master organist/ lecturer at the University of Malta.
	www.amsinternational.org /malta.htm (1599 words)

	The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts
		ESTA (Malta) is celebrating its fifth year since its establishment and the 30th anniversary of the Johann Strauss School of Music Valletta, which was founded with the help of the Austrian Government.
		The main sponsors are Malta International Airport, The Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Ministry of Education, and the Malta Council for Culture and The Arts.
		Some of Malta’s leading musicians have agreed to offer their services to ensure the success of this event which is hoped will be the first of many and will eventually lead to the formation of the first NGO to deal exclusively with the teaching of music in Malta.
	www.maltaculture.com /page.asp?x=1&n=pressnewsdetails&i=4673 (592 words)

	ipedia.com: Malta Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Malta has been inhabited since around 5200 BC and a significant prehistoric civilisation existed on the islands prior to the arrival of the Phoenicians who named the main island Malat, meaning safe haven.
		Malta played an important role during World War II, owing to its proximity to Axis shipping lanes, and its people’s bravery led to the awarding of the George Cross now seen on its flag.
		Malta has two official languages: Maltese (a Semitic language) and English, but Italian is also widely understood, mainly due to Italian media reaching Malta.
	www.ipedia.com /malta.html (983 words)

	Lectures for MALTA - Keystone of
		Malta under the British was a different story than that of the brief French colonization which immediately preceded.
		This lecture will discuss the similarities and differences of popular music on both the northern and southern shores of the Mediterranean, as well as the ethnic music of various cultures, with reference to the music of Malta.
		Britain's concept of Malta as a strategic fortress colony led to a situation where the axis forces were particularly concerned to conquer the island, especially as it served as a base for the conquest of North Africa.
	www.otsf.org /lecturesKeystone.htm (555 words)

	M A L T A
		With this aim in mind, a sustained effort is being made to enhance the awareness and appreciation of Malta's rich cultural heritage, to present and promote this heritage, to raise the cultural standards of the people by organising cultural activities, and to project the right image of Malta's cultural identity through all forms of art.
		Public promotion of music is the joint responsibility of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources and the Ministry for Youth and the Arts.
		Malta is a member of UNESCO, the Council of Europe, and the Commonwealth.
	www.culturelink.org /culpol/malta.html (1080 words)

	ARTS_and_ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC [aboutmalta.com]
		In more recent years, the Malta Song Festival has given rise to an interest in popular singing styles imported from Italy, Britain and the United States; the apex for this phenomenon is Malta's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest.
		Music From Malta - A database of Maltese bands.
		Ozzylino - Singer born in Malta and raised in Australia as Lino Busuttil.
	www.aboutmalta.com /ARTS_and_ENTERTAINMENT/MUSIC/more3.shtml (669 words)

	The Music Awards - Malta 1998 - Introduction
		The first Malta Music Awards was held on the 20th October 1995.
		Now, only in its third year, the Malta Music Awards is considered as the premier award scheme for local music and the music industry in general.
		The Malta Music Awards is undoubtedly one of the best musical events held during the year, and has established itself in the Maltese national cultural calendar.
	www.vol.net.mt /mmawards/intro.htm (165 words)

	Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - MALTA
		Her potential and talent were quite evident by the age of four when she joined the local church choir and started piano lessons.
		In 2003 Julie obtained a B.A. (Hons.) degree in Sociology from the University of Malta.
		Following their 2004 success at the Malta Song for Europe, Julie and Ludwig were invited to sing in Brussels at the Open Day for those prospective countries joining the European Union in May 2004.
	www.eurovisionmalta.com /2004/esc/bio.shtml (830 words)

	BBC News \| MUSIC \| Malta going for Eurovision gold
		As other countries boom-bang-a-bang their way through pop songs that would not normally register on the British charts, Brits tend to sit, smug in the knowledge that they have the Beatles, Oasis and S Club 7.
		This year, Malta is stepping up its effort to hit the number one spot at the show in Copenhagen, Denmark.
		He played for one of Malta's top football teams, hosts his own TV show and has applied for Eurovision on three previous occasions.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/entertainment/music/1296164.stm (735 words)

	Etnika: new music meets ancient instruments in Malta
		Malta has a vigorous pop music industry, and in recent years Maltese groups have done well in European song competitions.
		Zahra's sense of musical kinship with Piazzola is also audible in the dynamic quality of these three pieces, as it is on "Raghaj," an explosive work that also has elements of rock, rai and a fleeting theme that is distinctly Sephardic in quality.
		Note: Building on a decade of musical studies in Malta and four years at the conservatory in Rome, where he focused on classical composition, orchestration and computer music, Ruben Zahra is now pursuing a masters in composition at Mills College in Oakland, California.
	www.rootsworld.com /reviews/etnika.shtml (1100 words)

	CATALOGUE OF MUSIC MANUSCRIPTS - CATHEDRAL MUSEUM, MDINA - MALTA
		John Azzopardi, Curator of the Mdina Cathedral Museum, who has organized, inventoried and made available to the public the music collections of the Cathedral Museum, these music archives today are definitely the richest ones on the Maltese islands and, in general, in the Mediterranean area.
		This section is also characterized by a large number of instrumental and vocal parts, following the growth of the musical ensemble that in the eighteenth century became one of the biggest and better organized music institutions on the Maltese islands.
		These concern the music of the Vella composers, whose collection has been catalogued by myself, and Carmelo Pace’s music, catalogued by Georgette Caffari and Marcel De Gabriele.
	www.hmml.org /centers/malta/cathedral/music/Introduction.html (820 words)

	Malta culture, tradition & religion. Maltese culture, religion, history, literature, music & folklore. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Mediterranean culture is dominant in Malta, but nearly 150 years of British rule have left their mark.
		Ironically, Malta is probably best known to the world through a book that isn't about Malta, Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, the title of which refers to a statuette of mysterious origin.
		Malta's deeply rooted religious imprint continues to be evidenced by the fact that almost all Maltese are baptised in the Catholic Church immediately after birth.
	www.maltaholidayguide.com /malta_culture_religion.htm (617 words)

	Etnika - Zifna / cdRoots: Music from Malta
		The second recording from this innovative band from Malta, once again explores the roots of their local music as well as expanding the tradition into the new century.
		The folk music of a people is its expression in sound, which, due to its relatively simple form, is understood and practised by many members of the community.
		It is based on the hypothesis of an instrumental form of music, which was played in the past by roving musicians, on instruments indigenous to the islands.
	www.cdroots.com /etnika2.html (314 words)

	The Malta Council for Culture and the Arts
		Thanks to the shared aim of ESTA (Malta), who are currently holding the 33rd ESTA International Conference entitled “Cross-Strings”, to focus attention on the musician, the Symposium will be exploring the current scene of music, its historical and training development.
		It is a must for teachers of music, advanced students, those with a strong musical background and all those interested in Malta’s cultural and artistic development.
		However, the more music there is around, the greater the diversity and number of jobs related to music in someway or another.
	www.maltaculture.com /page.asp?n=pressnewsdetails&i=4778&l=1 (1056 words)

	MMON Podcasts
		Toni Sant presents the 15th in a series of music podcasts featuring original music from Malta and/or by Maltese performers.
		Toni Sant presents the 14th in a series of music podcasts featuring original music from Malta and/or by Maltese performers.
		Toni Sant presents the 13th in a series of music podcasts featuring original music from Malta and/or by Maltese performers.
	www.maltamedia.net /podcasts (1865 words)

	Centenary Celebrations for Music in Malta
		by di-ve.com The world's leading music examination board is to celebrate its 100th year in Malta this month Wednesday, 10 December, 2003 The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music will be celebrating by holding several events between the 10th and 12th of December.
		Mr Arnold said: "I am looking forward to meeting local music teachers to further understand their needs and to celebrate music achievement in Malta." Attending the music seminar is a rare chance to meet, listen and engage with the Associated Board's Head of International Operations.
		Maria is looking forward to celebrating the hard work of all local musicians, and is particularly delighted that the Associated Board has donated a Kawai K60E AS Piano which is to be used for the Board`s examinations.
	www.talkaboutthemusic.com /group/alt.music/messages/79866.html (320 words)

	The Great Siege of Malta 1565 - The Music
		His first musical instrument was the cello but in keeping with the fashion of the time he soon graduated to the guitar.
		It was during his long stay in Hollywood that he was inspired to write music for films.
		Having also worked as First Assistant Director has helped to inspire him musically, as has the time spent filming in Turkey where he delved deeply into the roots of medieval Turkish music which he has brought out so poignantly in his score.
	siegemalta.com /1565/cd.htm (188 words)

	Goddess Tours To Malta and Gozo - Archaeology Culture History
		Special emphasis is given to Malta's Neolithic archaeology and megalithic temples, the world's oldest free-standing architecture.
		Malta and Gozo have been sacred islands since earliest prehistory.
		Our itinerary is designed to make the most of your visit to Malta, experiencing past and present, sacred and secular...providing a balance between efficient use of time without being rushed or superficial, and time to relax and absorb the sights and sounds of Malta's rich culture.
	www.goddesstourstomalta.com (425 words)

	INTERNET/BLOGS [aboutmalta.com]
		If you have a blog from and/or about Malta or know of such a blog that is not listed below, just fill out the add a link form.
		Lost in Thought - Sharon Spiteri is living in self-imposed exile in London researching Maltese national identity, and obsessing about the role of the media in the construction of identity.
		Malta, 9 Thermidor - A Malta-based blog advocating individual freedom and responsibility, limited government and the defence of Western political values.
	www.aboutmalta.com /INTERNET/BLOGS (669 words)

	Malta Today
		In 2002 Maria auditioned for and was accepted at the Liszt Academy of Music in Hungary, where she has since been specialising in piano performance with Prof.
		Classical music is what it is, and it just needs to be appreciated and given its own important and respected place in our society’s cultural life.
		A basic music education needs to be given to all school children, but then it is absolutely necessary that those who are really interested in music are given professional training, beginning from a music school to an academy or conservatoire.
	www.maltatoday.com.mt /2005/03/13/tw (1088 words)

	Music in Malta :: Gowealthy.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Band music is taken seriously here, and is the mainstay of many open-air events.
		The highlight of the year for band music is the parish festa.
		Their music, using traditional bag pipes, horns and drums, was once part of the
	www.gowealthy.com /article/1811/index.asp (321 words)

	N&V Spring 97: Los Angeles Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		On October 8, 1996, at Luna Park, the West Coast Steering Committee presented a Forum focusing on music as it relates to the film and television industries.
		Barry Kolsky of All Nations Music was the moderator of the panel.
		A wide range of topics were discussed, including identifying songs and artists for film and television slots, song pitching, master and publishing license fee negotiations and film/television music license budgeting.
	www.nmpa.org /nmpa/spring97/la.html (101 words)

	Walter Micallef and Friends at St James [MaltaMedia.com]
		Renzo Spiteri, one of Malta’s leading percussionists, studied music in Malta and in Milan.
		At present he is reading for a Diploma in Sacred Music and a B.A. (Hons.) degree in music composition at the University of Malta.
		Eric Wadge studied the violin and music theory with his grandfather John Micallef and at the School of Music in Valletta.
	www.maltamedia.com /cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi?archive=1&num=2392 (713 words)

	:: SUNFLOWER HOTEL :: MUSIC BY CANDLE LIGHT :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A series of musical evenings, Music by Candle Light, is being organised by a variety of band clubs in the towns and villages of Malta to promote music appreciation, particularly of classical music, on the initiative of journalist and historian Lino Bugeja, who would like to see classical music diffused throughout these islands.
		The music at all the concerts will be accompanied by a well-known musicologist or critic who will give a talk connected with the evening concert.
		The next Music by Candle Light concert will be held at the St Julian?s Band Club in mid-March, compered by Albert Storace.
	www.sunflowerhotel.com.mt /sunflower.nsf/news/music+by+candle+light (271 words)

	Toni Sant's Blog: Do It Again
		The first show opens with the music of a band I consider to be the most exciting thing on the current local gig scene.
		Although my plan for this series is to present as much of the music from Malta that's already on the Web, I will also include stuff from my personal CD and/or tape collection.
		Any musicians who have a website that's not listed on aboutmalta.com should submit their site by using the online form because that will enable us all to discover music from Malta by other means than the traditional media, which seem uninterested in championing the best of Maltese music beyond the obvious.
	www.tonisant.com /blog/2005/11/do-it-again.shtml (757 words)

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