Ritmu - Wiċċ Imb Wiċċ mal-Għannej / Meet the Għannej - Jesmond Galea ‘Tal-Kalora'

Step into the world of għana, Malta’s expressive folk singing tradition, in this unique event that brings you face-to-face with a live għannej (folk singer) and his guitarists.

This interactive session offers a rare opportunity to delve into the art of għana, exploring the singer’s role, the improvisational nature of the għana spirtu pront lyrics, and the way they intertwine with the melodies of accompanying guitars. Through live performances and insightful discussions, audiences will gain a deeper appreciation of this treasured musical and linguistic heritage. A Q&A session following the performance will allow attendees to engage directly with the artists, fostering a greater understanding of the tradition.

Meet Jesmond Galea ‘Tal-Kalora’! Hailing from Naxxar, Jesmond Galea, known as Tal-Kalora, was born in 1966 into a family of blacksmiths. Son of Ninu Galea 'il-Kalora’ and brother of Salvu Galea tal-Kalora, —who later emigrated to Australia, —Jesmond was drawn to għana (traditional Maltese folk music) from an early…