A surprising, ephemeral journey I first discovered Warren Galea's music after he won the 2014 edition of the Malta Jazz Festival. He left Malta for New York shortly after, to study at the New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, effectively disappearing from the local scene. I was pretty sure that we'd lost one of Malta's most talented musicians, but Galea's 2019 … [Read more...] about Diadems, Troubadours
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Theremin & voice artist Carolina Eyck
This year’s Malta International Arts Festival hosts theremin and voice artist Carolina Eyck, who will be giving a solo performance using a ground-breaking surround sound system that allows this unique instrument to break free and fill the entire performance area. The theremin is notable for being probably the only musical instrument that is played without any physical … [Read more...] about Theremin & voice artist Carolina Eyck
Valletta Underground
Flute virtuouso Giovanni Trovalusci If you have ever visited the gorgeously evocative Valletta Underground site, you will immediately understand me when I say that the space conveys a spiritual aura, naturally lending itself to music and contemplation. Now, thanks to Valletta Underground in Concert, a site-specific music event being organised by Modern Music Days, the … [Read more...] about Valletta Underground
Wayne Camilleri: New Record
If there's one silver lining to COVID-19, it's that it has given time to many artists to press pause, take a couple of steps back from the exhausting round of performance, and focus on creating. Not that I am applauding the lack of Iive events, especially for Maltese musicians, dancers and actors, as these tend to be the main source of income in the creative spheres, but I … [Read more...] about Wayne Camilleri: New Record
Electronic Music Festival Returns
Photo: Marlies Debacker, shot by Andre Symann at Moers Festival Hosted by Electronic Music Malta, the festival promises a bonanza of electronic music, bringing together performers, DJs and even synthesiser makers from different countries. Electronic Music Malta (EMM), Malta’s home of contemporary electronic music, is organising this year’s edition of Circuits Festival, … [Read more...] about Electronic Music Festival Returns