Some 15 years ago, a small but enthusiastic group of friends on the Mediterranean island of Malta strived to revive the Maltese roots music. The unlikely yet irresistible result was enchanting – music that challenged people’s perception of their own musical identity.
*etnika are all about diversity, which is why their 6-piece band format consists of an unlikely mix of artists and characters that play different instruments. The Maltese flute, oud, biambo, double bass, Flamenco footwork and Maltese lullabies all feature in the band’s performances.
