Maltese Singers - Tony Camilleri u l-Bambinu Part 1

This is part one of an "argument" between Tony and Mikiel in an impromptu performance.

Tony Camilleri is one of the top singers in Malta. He's famous for the Maltese Folk songs (Ghana - pronounced aana - gh is silent) and gave us several immortal songs like for example, "Int Sabiha Malta taghna" (You are beautiful our Malta) which you can find on one of the mychoice channels.

Mikiel Abela "il-Bambinu" was born at Zejtun in 1920. He died in 1991. He was the son of a farmer and spent several years looking after animals. He became a legend of Maltese folk music.

In most cases, the singers will get together on stage and improvise the song on the spot. It's amazing how they can either "discuss" issues or "fight" together in a teasing way whle at the same time they rhyme the verses of the "Ghanja" - song.

I have no info on who filmed this video. It is being used with Tony Camilleri's kind permission.

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[ShirleyJean1000]

Even though I didn't understand one word they were saying I could see that the two singers were enjoying themselves immensely. I had to laugh when the older man caused the younger one to break-up and almost miss his own entry. Looks like wonderful fun for the audience.

[mychoicealfred4]

@ShirleyJean1000 This style of singing is very popular and, don't forget, they improvise on the spot and reply to each other accordingly. Mikiel Abela known as il Bambinu (the little boy) is one of the best we had. All folk singer are known by nicknames speaking of which, not sure if Tony himself has a nickname; i have to ask him.

[mychoicealfred6]

@jocal43 It is very traditional Maltese "Ghana" (singing) - it's been around for many generations.

[jocal43]

This is pure RAP. So we can say that the Maltese Ghannejja invented RAP, everybody else followed.

[mychoicealfred2]

@angelo1939320 Grazzi tad-dahqa. Il-Bambinu kien ghannej tajjeb hafna u anke Tony joghgobni mmens. Grazzi tal-kumment u hadna pjacir li ghogbok dal-video.

[angelo1939320]

MEMORJJI SBIEH TA GHANEJ MALTI MIKIEL IL-BANBINU ..... STORJA ZGHIRA FUQ MIKIEL. DARBA KONNA NAHDMU MA L'ISTESS KUMPANIJA GHAWN MALTA. FTIT QABEL HU KIEN EMEGRA LEJN L'AWSTRALIJA U DAM FTIT XHUR BISS. JIEN STAQSEJTU GHALIEX GIE LURA DAQSHEKK MALAJR. PRONT IRRIPONDIENI ( HALLINI INSEJT IL-VIT TA L'ILMA MIFTUH)

[mychoicealfred2]

@joebarbara43 Tony is fantastic and the late Il-Bambinu was a great ghannej also. Thanks and warm regards.

[joebarbara43]

Two of the best folksingers. Thanks Alfred.

[NecronosisMind]

Is there any chance of me getting a translation of this? My Maltese is pretty basic so I didn't understand it all. Awesome video though.