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'''Fredu Spiteri l-Lavarist''' was a noted folksinger. Born on the 29th April 1930 in Rabat, Gozo, he is probably the most celebrated folksinger from the sister island. Known also as ''Tal-Pitrolju'', since he was originally a paraffin vendor, Spiteri was known for his makjetti. | '''Fredu Spiteri l-Lavarist''' was a noted folksinger. Born on the 29th April 1930 in Rabat, Gozo, he is probably the most celebrated folksinger from the sister island. Known also as ''Tal-Pitrolju'', since he was originally a paraffin vendor, Spiteri was known for his makjetti. | ||
He lost his life tragically in a motorcycle accident in November 1965. There are two known ballads written about him, one sung by Mikiel Abela l-Bambinu and another by Fredu Cassar ta' Bakkar Omxot. | He lost his life tragically in a motorcycle accident in November 1965. There are two known ballads written about him, one sung by [[Mikiel Abela l-Bambinu]] and another by [[Fredu Cassar ta' Bakkar Omxot]]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:01, 18 August 2013
Fredu Spiteri l-Lavarist was a noted folksinger. Born on the 29th April 1930 in Rabat, Gozo, he is probably the most celebrated folksinger from the sister island. Known also as Tal-Pitrolju, since he was originally a paraffin vendor, Spiteri was known for his makjetti.
He lost his life tragically in a motorcycle accident in November 1965. There are two known ballads written about him, one sung by Mikiel Abela l-Bambinu and another by Fredu Cassar ta' Bakkar Omxot.