The Malta Folk Song Contest 1974
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Introduction
After the success of the first edition of The Malta Folk Song Contest 1973 organized by Jove Enterprises and organizational board was formed by John Portelli , Joe P. Portelli, Vanni Pulé and Mary Anne Xuereb that time was his girlfriend, now his wife.
This festival was organized with the coperation of the Malta Government Tourist Board and Matese Programmes fan Club of Canada in conjunction with the travel agency Alpine Travel under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Hon. Dr. Joseph Cassar B.A. LL.D.
The Festival
For this festival were submitted a total of 55 song of which 15 of them were selected for the final. This second edition was held on Saturday 30 November 1974 in the R.U.M Assembly Hall l-Imsida.
Organizing Committee
John Portelli Joe P Portelli Vanni Pulé Mary Anne Xuereb
Final Phase
Here are the 15 Songs featured in the final:-
No | Singers | Songs | Lyrics | Music |
01 | Merga | Li Kieku | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
02 | Mary Rose Mallia | Għidli | Doreen Galea | Sammy Galea |
03 | Carmen Gusman & Renato Micallef | Il-Logħob tan-Nar | Marika Bugeja | Emidio Fenech |
04 | Manwel Mifsud | Jien Ħriġt Dawra | Manwel Mifsud | Manwel Mifsud |
05 | Tony Camilleri | Fit-Tieġ tan-Neputija | George Stevens & Paul Caruana | Paul Caruana |
06 | Enzo Gusman | Fil-Pjażża tar-Raħal | Enzo Gusman & Carmen Gusman | Enzo Gusman & Carmen Gusman |
07 | Doris Attard | Toni Aquilina | Joe Ellul | Joe Ellul |
08 | Doreen Galea | Fi Triqatna | George Stevens | Sammy Galea |
09 | Claire Anastasi & Albert Anastasi | Bebbuxu Aljoli | Claire Anastasi & Mark Guillaumier | Albert Anastasi |
10 | The Malta Bums | Ritratti | Alfred C. Sant | Ray Agius |
11 | Qawsalla | Tifkiriet tan-Nannu | Emidio Fenech | Marika Bugeja |
12 | Amanah | Dell l-Imħabba | Joe Muscat | Joe Muscat |
13 | Frank O’Neill | Jistennew | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
14 | Sammy Bartolo | L-Aħħar Bidwi f’Wied il-Għasel | Alfred C. Sant | Paul Abela |
15 | Therese Cassar | Fi Sqaq Numru Tnejn | Therese Cassar | Therese Cassar |
The Orchestra
The Orchestra was composed by eleven eliments under the direction of Mro. Anthony Chircop the members were Joseph Corrado flute, Spiridione Azzopardi OBOE, Andrew Colerio Bass Clarinet, Tony Pace Guitar, Tony Zammit Bass, Alfred Demicoli drums, Edmond Joseph Zarb piano, George Spiteri, Joseph Galea, Armando Abela and Guido Mamo violins.
Judges
Special Guest
The special attractions guest during the interval till one could know the final results was The Jesus of Nazareth Choir under the sirecton of Rev. S.Galea 0.P. and The Astra Folk Group with choreographer George Mejlak.
Winners
No | Singers | Songs | Lyrics | Music |
01 | Tony Camilleri & Frank O’Neill | Fit-Tieġ tan-Neputija | Frank O'Neill | Frank O'Neill |
02 | Clare Anastasi & Albert Anastasi | Bebbux Aljoli | Clare Anastasi & Mark Guillaumier | Albert Anastasi |
03 | Amanah | Dell l-Imħabba | Joe Muscat | Joe Muscat |
Other Winners
• Festival Best Singer was Amanah with the song Dell l-Imħabba and win the flight to Canada.
Presentation
The Prizes were presented by Mr. John Pollacco Chairman of the Malta Government Tourist Board.
Comperes
The comperes of the festival was Josephine Zammit Cordina and Charles Coleiro.