ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT : MUSIC

Contributing Editor: Toni Sant  Contributors: Deo Grech, Daniel Sciberras

The Maltese music scene is an interesting mix of traditional, imported, and experimental sounds. In terms of tradition, the Maltese islands boast an ancient form of singing known as ghana, while various towns and villages have offered music lessons to various young people throught their philharmonic band clubs. 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. However, since the mid-1960s there has been an undertoe from rock bands who have offered an alternative sound, albeit unoriginal, to the pop invasion. Meanwhile, Malta has also become a prime location for jazz through the Malta Jazz Festival presented yearly towards the end of July.

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• Roger Scannura - Canada-based flamenco guitarist originally born in Malta.
• Romina Mamo - "The girl with the golden voice."
• Rosman Pace - Official website of singer/songwriter Rosman Pace.
• Rough Cuts - International music agency for unsigned artists, bands and songwriters.
• Ruben Zahra - Experimental Music and Performance.
• Ryzing - Maltese trio with Aldo Zammit Borda, Glenn Debattista and Marc von Brockdorff.
• Salt - Band originating from the YWAV meetings at Gattard House.
• Sandro Zerafa - Jazz guitarist and music teacher based in Paris, France.
• Sarah Harrison - Official website of Sarah Harrison, representing Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2003.
• Scar - Rock band.
• Scream Daisy
• Shirley G - She's described by her European fans as "Malta's Anastacia".
• Sigo - Pop/Rock music with a hint of eighties electro.
• Sigo Music - Music by Sergio Gatt.
• Sigo official merchandise - Do you love SIGO's new album "Perfect Existence"? Here you can buy SIGO Posters, bags, T-shirts and much more.
• Skidmarks - This maltese pop-rock band performs both cover versions and original songs.
• SKyN - Alternative rock group - official website.
• Slit - Maltese metalcore band.
• Solemn Music - Malta's only online magazine dedicated to extreme metal, avantgarde & ambient acts.
• SoulSearcher - Maltese rock band.
• Soundhouse Recordings - CD & DVD duplications and much more.
• spin - Nu-metal band with electronic influences.
• Sputnik Sweetheart - Maltese indie rock band.
• Steve Newman & Friends - Song "Lullaby for Lawyers" featured in Toni Sant's MaltaMedia podcast.
• Stilair - Musical project with an alternative direction.
• Stillborn - Progressive metal band from Malta.
• StoneCold Story - Rock band from Gozo.
• Syrup - A quartet of seasoned musicians.
• t h e a l t e r n a t i v e j o i n t - The local alternative/underground music scene.
• Tears of Revenge - Band from Gozo on MySpace.
• The Alternative Joint - All about the Maltese Alternative & Underground music scene.
• The Boys - One of the most popular Maltese beat groups of the 1960s.
• The I Skandal - Maltese punk band.
• The Lib66 Homepage of Maltese Music - All about the Maltese music scene: reviews, features, links. photos and more.
• The Mics - Two brothers and their sister - singers, songwriters, studio owners.
• The Myth - Formed in 1990 this band one of the longest standing rock bands in Malta.
• The Opera Page - Opera singers and opera houses in Malta.
• The Rifffs - Promotional website from The Reflex.
• The Rifffs - Official website.
• Tiara - Ira Losco's band styles range from pop punk to art rock.
• Tisqifa ghall-Ghana Taghna - Wecasting archives for a radio series on traditional Maltese singing and guitar music produced by Gorg Mifsud-Chircop.
• Tobymusic Productions - Music Production for all artists and genres.
• Tone Recording Studio - Birkirkara - Malta.
• Tony Grimaud - Singer-songwriter with percussive guitar and harmonica.
• Tribali - Maltese musicians who came together to celebrate their love of world music.
• truth.explosion.magazine - Canadian music webzine with articles, photographs, thoughts, or other features.
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• Twelve:am - Artiste management and entertainment productions.
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• Uncharted - Alternative rock band from Malta.

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