Another exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the authentic and grassroots context of għana
Performance
An audio-visual installation dedicated to exploring the poetry and music of Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj'
Audio-Visual Installation
An intimate concert paying tribute to the legacy of Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj'
An introductory workshop on Maltese wind instruments
Workshop
A presentation which aims to give a historical and musical overview of the design, context and use of percussion instruments in the Maltese folk tradition.
This workshop is the first of its kind, dedicated to enlightening the public about the use of traditional guitars in Maltese għana.
A workshop focused on styles and techniques within the għana guitar tradition.
Two short films on the loss of cultural practice: Maltese għana and Tunisian Stambeli.
Screening
A lesson-concert on Sicilian music through the live performance of ancient traditional instruments.
A hands-on workshop on styles and techniques in Sicilian tamburello.
An opportunity to learn the steps to various Sicilian dances, and dance the night away accompanied by live traditional music by I Casentuli.
A presentation the enduring significance and Giorgos Manolakis' virtuosity on the laouto within the cultural tapestry of Cretan music.
Two virtuoso guitarists, present a workshop on the 'beating guitar'.
An interactive installation inspired by Frans Baldacchino 'Il-Budaj', reflecting on his legacy as an artist in every sense of the word.
Installation
A Sicilian Carnival Contradanza workshop with live musicians, the probable ancestor of the Maltese contradanza.
A collection of original tunes from Malta and the Mediterranean.
Concert
Malta's musical tradition performed by some of the island's foremost għannejja and daqqaqa.
An exciting collaboration between two virtuoso guitarists created through their fascination with the chitarra battente.
The Nefalo Project seamlessly intertwines the rich and robust sounds of traditional Cretan music with the intricate rhythms and harmonies of jazz.
I Casentuli offer a diverse repertoire of traditional Sicilian music, encompassing songs and dances that reflect the rich history of Sicily.
Duo Ruut's sound ties together a single Estonian zither and two distinct voices, inspired by Estonian heritage.