Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej - Revision history

Goldrake: Added link to La Bormliża

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	'''Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej''',[[File:Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej 5 ta' Lulju 2013 Marsaxlokk.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej]] born in Żejtun on 25 December 1943, is currently Malta's leading folksinger of the high-pitched model, known as La Bormliża.		'''Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej''',[[File:Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej 5 ta' Lulju 2013 Marsaxlokk.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej]] born in Żejtun on 25 December 1943, is currently Malta's leading folksinger of the high-pitched model, known as [[La Bormliża]].

SteveBorg: Amendments to hypertextual links for folksinger Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej

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Amendments to hypertextual links for folksinger Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej

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	Although relatively unknown in għana circles, Ġużeppi used to folk sing on improvised verse at [[Ġamri Darmanin l-Ingeriżu]] wine shop in Żejtun, where he was coaxed into singing by his cousin [[~~Ġużeppi~~ Buttigieg In-Najs]]. Mikiel Cumbo was being brought up in this folk environment.		Although relatively unknown in għana circles, Ġużeppi used to folk sing on improvised verse at [[Ġamri Darmanin l-Ingeriżu]] wine shop in Żejtun, where he was coaxed into singing by his cousin [[Żeppi Buttigieg In-Najs]]. Mikiel Cumbo was being brought up in this folk environment.

	== His folk music initiation ==		== His folk music initiation ==

	Mikiel started singing at the age of seven, encouraged by [[Wiġi Spiteri l-Bolbol]], a prim guitarist. Spiteri was given permission to take Mikiel with him to the main folksinging venues at the time, including Indri's and Lucy Casha's wine shops, both in Marsa and three outlets in Valletta, where għana used to be sung - Żeppi Bugeja ''Sdieri'' at Jew's Sally Port, known as Il-Fossa, Pawlu Abela ''Tal-Pitrolju'' in Theatre Street and Pullu ~~Zammit's ''~~Karti'' in the proletariat Due Balli quarter. These five venues are now all closed and folk-singing in Valletta is now on its deathbed.		Mikiel started singing at the age of seven, encouraged by [[Wiġi Spiteri l-Bolbol]], a prim guitarist. Spiteri was given permission to take Mikiel with him to the main folksinging venues at the time, including Indri's and Lucy Casha's wine shops, both in Marsa and three outlets in Valletta, where għana used to be sung - Żeppi Bugeja ''Sdieri'' at Jew's Sally Port, known as Il-Fossa, Pawlu Abela ''Tal-Pitrolju'' in Theatre Street and [[Pullu Formosa Karti]] in the proletariat Due Balli quarter. These five venues are now all closed and folk-singing in Valletta is now on its deathbed.

	Mikiel recalls an old quatrain, that he learned from his father, that used to be sung by high-pitched folksingers from Kottonera.		Mikiel recalls an old quatrain, that he learned from his father, that used to be sung by high-pitched folksingers from Kottonera.

SteveBorg at 06:29, 5 February 2014

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	Although relatively unknown in għana circles, Ġużeppi used to folk sing on improvised verse at ''Ġamri Darmanin l-Ingeriżu'' wine shop in Żejtun, where he was coaxed into singing by his cousin [[Ġużeppi Buttigieg In-Najs]]. Mikiel Cumbo was being brought up in this folk environment.		Although relatively unknown in għana circles, Ġużeppi used to folk sing on improvised verse at [[Ġamri Darmanin l-Ingeriżu]] wine shop in Żejtun, where he was coaxed into singing by his cousin [[Ġużeppi Buttigieg In-Najs]]. Mikiel Cumbo was being brought up in this folk environment.

	== His folk music initiation ==		== His folk music initiation ==

SteveBorg: Adding two names to working lists already in text

2014-02-05T06:28:55Z

Adding two names to working lists already in text

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	== His folk music initiation ==		== His folk music initiation ==

	Mikiel started singing at the age of seven, encouraged by Wiġi Spiteri l-Bolbol, a prim guitarist. Spiteri was given permission to take Mikiel with him to the main folksinging venues at the time, including Indri's and Lucy Casha's wine shops, both in Marsa and three outlets in Valletta, where għana used to be sung - Żeppi Bugeja ''Sdieri'' at Jew's Sally Port, known as Il-Fossa, Pawlu Abela ''Tal-Pitrolju'' in Theatre Street and Pullu Zammit's ''Karti'' in the proletariat Due Balli quarter. These five venues are now all closed and folk-singing in Valletta is now on its deathbed.		Mikiel started singing at the age of seven, encouraged by [[Wiġi Spiteri l-Bolbol]], a prim guitarist. Spiteri was given permission to take Mikiel with him to the main folksinging venues at the time, including Indri's and Lucy Casha's wine shops, both in Marsa and three outlets in Valletta, where għana used to be sung - Żeppi Bugeja ''Sdieri'' at Jew's Sally Port, known as Il-Fossa, Pawlu Abela ''Tal-Pitrolju'' in Theatre Street and Pullu Zammit's ''Karti'' in the proletariat Due Balli quarter. These five venues are now all closed and folk-singing in Valletta is now on its deathbed.

	Mikiel recalls an old quatrain, that he learned from his father, that used to be sung by high-pitched folksingers from Kottonera.		Mikiel recalls an old quatrain, that he learned from his father, that used to be sung by high-pitched folksingers from Kottonera.
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	He took on the high pitched model at the age of twelve, with [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]] at Ġolin Axisa ~~''Ta~~' Kostanza'', the venue which Mikiel describes as the honeypot for the foremost folksingers of the time. Despite having performed regularly in all the main events in Malta and Gozo, he trusts that this small wine shop in an unpretentious Żejtun neighbourhood, remains the place that he has cherished the most, and for him signifies the highlight of his singing career.		He took on the high pitched model at the age of twelve, with [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]] at [[Ġolin Axisa ta' Kostanza]]'s wine bar, the venue which Mikiel describes as the honeypot for the foremost folksingers of the time. Despite having performed regularly in all the main events in Malta and Gozo, he trusts that this small wine shop in an unpretentious Żejtun neighbourhood, remains the place that he has cherished the most, and for him signifies the highlight of his singing career.

	Other than [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]], the other folksinger who left a lifelong impression on him was ''Karmenu Taċ-Ċiċri'' from Raħal Ġdid. Cumbo frequently partecipates in lesser ones, including those held in Marsaxlokk in August and September 2012 and July 2013.		Other than [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]], the other folksinger who left a lifelong impression on him was ''Karmenu Taċ-Ċiċri'' from Raħal Ġdid. Cumbo frequently partecipates in lesser ones, including those held in Marsaxlokk in August and September 2012 and July 2013.

SteveBorg at 16:58, 19 August 2013

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	* [http://wirtizzejtun.com/events-held-in-2012/ Mikiel Cumbo during a Wirt iż-Żejtun event]		* [http://wirtizzejtun.com/events-held-in-2012/ Mikiel Cumbo during a Wirt iż-Żejtun event]
	* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTxDjuOilBI Mikiel L-Iżgej performing in Marsaxlokk		* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTxDjuOilBI Mikiel L-Iżgej performing in Marsaxlokk


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SteveBorg: SteveBorg moved page Mikiel Cumbo L-Iżgej to Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej: Correct spelling

2013-08-19T16:57:35Z

SteveBorg moved page Mikiel Cumbo L-Iżgej to Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej: Correct spelling

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SteveBorg at 14:04, 19 August 2013

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	'''Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej''',[[File:Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej 5 ta' Lulju 2013 Marsaxlokk.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Mikiel Cumbo L-Iżgej]] born in Żejtun on 25 December 1943, is currently Malta's leading folksinger of the high-pitched model, known as La Bormliża.		'''Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej''',[[File:Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej 5 ta' Lulju 2013 Marsaxlokk.jpg \|340px\|thumb\|right\|Mikiel Cumbo l-Iżgej]] born in Żejtun on 25 December 1943, is currently Malta's leading folksinger of the high-pitched model, known as La Bormliża.

SteveBorg at 14:04, 19 August 2013

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	His son Vince organizes several folksinging events that other than exclusively featuring the foremost folksingers, also gives space to aspiring ones and new fledglings, including Nordai Desira.		His son [[Vince Cumbo tal-Iżgej]] organizes several folksinging events that other than exclusively featuring the foremost folksingers, also gives space to aspiring ones and new fledglings, including Nordai Desira.

SteveBorg: added Category:Born in 1943 using HotCat

2013-08-19T14:03:10Z

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			[[Category:Born in 1943]]

SteveBorg at 21:11, 17 August 2013

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	Other than [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]], the other folksinger who left a lifelong impression on him was ''Karmenu Taċ-Ċiċri'' from Raħal Ġdid. Cumbo frequently partecipates in lesser ones, including those held in Marsaxlokk in August and September 2012 and July 2013.		Other than [[Grezzju Ellul ta' Ċanċa]], the other folksinger who left a lifelong impression on him was ''Karmenu Taċ-Ċiċri'' from Raħal Ġdid. Cumbo frequently partecipates in lesser ones, including those held in Marsaxlokk in August and September 2012 and July 2013.

	He is also a keen promoter of għana, having also taken part, together with [[Żeppi Spagnol l-Kelba]], in a seminar about folksinging organized by Wirt iż-Żejtun and held in Luqa Briffa Gardens in July 2012. He has also sung in Sardinia, Naples and Tunisia, through the efforts of għana's academic promoter [[Ġorġ Mifsud Chircop]].		He is also a keen promoter of għana, having also taken part, together with [[Żeppi Spagnol Il-Kelba]], in a seminar about folksinging organized by Wirt iż-Żejtun and held in Luqa Briffa Gardens in July 2012. He has also sung in Sardinia, Naples and Tunisia, through the efforts of għana's academic promoter [[Ġorġ Mifsud Chircop]].