Ritmu Roots Festival - Prejjem u Għana ma' Ta' Nofsillejl - Session I

This event forms part of the ticketing package for Ritmu Roots Festival at Argotti Gardens.

The familial nickname ‘Nofsillejl’ resonates with a rich history within the realms of għana and traditional guitar playing or daqq tal-prejjem. Għana flows through the veins of Nofsillejl family, with the name originating with George’s father, the late Carmelo Aquilina, who achieved renown as an innovative and virtuose guitarist in għana circles, both in Malta and Australia until his passing in the 1990s.

Following in his father's musical footsteps, George has meticulously preserved and curated a noteworthy collection of recordings, featuring not only his father but also other għannejja and guitarists from the 20th century. Presently, he shares this wealth of material with his son Karol, imparting valuable knowledge and insights into the guitar styles and techniques, transmitting musical material by singers and guitarists, some of which have left an indelible mark on għana history.