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'''Enzo Gusman''' born on 9 August, 1947 in [[Sliema]] in the picturesque Island of [[Malta]], He is a Singer, composer and author and Radio and TV Presenter.
'''Enzo Gusman''' was a popular Maltese singer-songwriter and broadcaster born on 9 August, 1947 in [[Sliema]].  


Married to another Maltese singer who , also, had a great career ..... [[Carmen Schembri]] and they have two daughters, Johanna and Greta.
Enzo was one of a small number of Maltese performers who achieved International acclaim. In his case, this happened particularly in the 1970s when he represented Malta during  various song contests and festival around the world.


Enzo Gusman is , practically, the only Maltese performer who has achieved International acclaim. He has represented his country, the Republic of Malta, in numerous Festivals all over the world.
Top comic actor [[Johnnie Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]]  in a programme called  TIC TAC


Top comic actor [[Johnny Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]]  in a programme called  TIC TAC
Enzo started his career when he was 13……he , then,  sang as lead singer with an all-Maltese band call [[The Boys]] way back in the early sixties.  
 
Enzo started his career when he was 13……he , then,  sang as lead singer with an all-Maltese band call [[The Boys]] way back in the early sixties.  


In 1968 he represented Malta in the Olympiade De La Chanson in Athens, Greece. Singing a romantic ballad, Enzo was an immediate success..
In 1968 he represented Malta in the Olympiade De La Chanson in Athens, Greece. Singing a romantic ballad, Enzo was an immediate success..
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Enzo was also very well received during his tours of the United States, England, Australia, and Canada. Wherever he performs, Enzo is showered with superlative comments from the press. His vocal range, versatility, personality and joyfull character are often a favourite subject with music  critics and colleagues.  
Enzo was also very well received during his tours of the United States, England, Australia, and Canada. Wherever he performs, Enzo is showered with superlative comments from the press. His vocal range, versatility, personality and joyfull character are often a favourite subject with music  critics and colleagues.  


Enzo writes most of his songs. In fact he has been also quite successful  as a composer / author. As if singing and song-writing was not enough…..he, also produces and presents a “live” Radio show, daily…..airing  several  current and yesterday’s  years hits…adding  a touch of humor and personal opinions, aimed at encouraging audience response !
Enzo wrote most of his songs.  
 
In Malta besides achieving  several successes, he, also had to face certain disappointments !!


When, in 1974,  he won the [[Malta Song Festival]] with the song  ''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]!
When, in 1974,  he won the [[Malta Song Festival]] with the song  ''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]].


In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato Micallef]] performing  Singing This Song, in Stockhlom,
In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato]] Micallef performing  Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.


A year after , in 1976 , Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]]  and [[Alfred C.Sant]]  (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkierit Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although he recorded the song in  England the authorities in  Malta. Once again, decided that Malta could not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest !!!
A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]]  and [[Alfred C. Sant]]  (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in  England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.


[[File: trio.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]
[[File: trio.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]


In 1995,  Enzo Gusman, went to the [[Eurovision Song Festival]], but not as a singer , but as a journalist reporting and representing [[PBS]]  
In 1995,  Enzo Gusman, went to the [[Eurovision Song Festival]], but not as a singer , but as a journalist reporting and representing [[PBS]]. [[Mike Spiteri]] sang ''Keep Me In Mind'' for Malta
 
[[Mike Spiteri]] sang ''Keep Me In Mind'' for Malta


In 1995 at the [[open-air Theatre]], [[Ta’ Qali]], Enzo, once again won the Malta Song Festival with a song written by him himself, ‘Din Għalikom il-Ħbieb Tiegħi’ (This be for you ... my friends) sung by himself  with [[John Bundy]] and [[Tony Camilleri]].  
In 1995 at the [[open-air Theatre]], [[Ta’ Qali]], Enzo, once again won the Malta Song Festival with a song written by him himself, ‘Din Għalikom il-Ħbieb Tiegħi’ (This be for you ... my friends) sung by himself  with [[John Bundy]] and [[Tony Camilleri]].  
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All CDs sold well,  while  The Maltese  Collection remained in the Maltese Charts for over a year !!
All CDs sold well,  while  The Maltese  Collection remained in the Maltese Charts for over a year !!


[[File: gusmanenzo.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Enzo Gusman singing the Maltese National Anthem at National Stadium Ta’Qali]]
[[File: gusmanenzo.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Enzo Gusman singing the Maltese National Anthem at National Stadium Ta’ Qali]]


Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !
Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !
He commenced broadcasting  with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of  Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched  an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb''  (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career  as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.
He commenced broadcasting  with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of  Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched  an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb''  (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In December, 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career  as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.
 
Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo returned his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radju Malta]].


Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo resarted his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radio Malta]].
A grandfather of four, Enzo still managed to visit and spend time with family, in Canada every January and during the Summer months, eventually moving back there more permanently.


For some time, Enzo  was , also, an announcer at  the [[National Stadium]] at [[Ta’ Qali]] reading the line-ups before kick-off  and announcing scorers etc.  He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !


Today, grandfather of four, Enzo still managed to visit and spend time with family, in Canada every January and during the Summer months
== National honours ==
In December 2011, Enzo was awarded a [[Midalja Għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika]].


All in all, Enzo is a very busy man, however , he still finds time to watch TV and spend HOURS on the net, and sometimes even play his favourite sport…football.
In September 2021 he was honoured with Gieħ l-Għanja during that year's edition of [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]].    
 
For some time, Enzo  was , also, an announcer at  the [[National Stadium]] at [[Ta’Qali]] reading the line-ups before kick-off  and announcing scorers etc. He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !


At Dicember 2011 Enzo was honored for his career, with the medal [[Midalja Għal Qadi tar-Repubblika]].
== Family life and death ==
He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.    


Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’   
He died on Friday 17 December 2021 at the age of 74.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* I’d Love To Sing A Long Song
* I’d Love To Sing A Long Song
* Fis-Sewwa Jew Fid-Dnewwa (1977)
* Fis-Sewwa Jew Fid-Dnewwa (1977)
==See also==
[[:Category:Enzo Gusman Photos]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200819203332/https://newsbook.com.mt/enzo-gusman-ihalli-l-pjazza-tar-rahal/ Fake news about his death] - 19 August 2020
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Enzo Gusman

Enzo Gusman was a popular Maltese singer-songwriter and broadcaster born on 9 August, 1947 in Sliema.

Enzo was one of a small number of Maltese performers who achieved International acclaim. In his case, this happened particularly in the 1970s when he represented Malta during various song contests and festival around the world.

Top comic actor Johnnie Navarro was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on Rediffusion in a programme called TIC TAC

Enzo started his career when he was 13……he , then, sang as lead singer with an all-Maltese band call The Boys way back in the early sixties.

In 1968 he represented Malta in the Olympiade De La Chanson in Athens, Greece. Singing a romantic ballad, Enzo was an immediate success..

Since that first success, he was also successful in the:-

World Popular Song Festival, Tokyo, Japan, Festival Internacional De la Cancion, Vina del Mar, Chile, Olympiad De La Chanson, Athens , Greece, Alexandria International Song Festival, Alexandria Egypt, Castlebar International Song Festival, Castlebar, Ireland, Cavan Inetrnational Song Festival Cavan, Ireland, Istanbul International Song Festival, Istanbul, Turkey, Festival Menschen und meer Rostock. DDR, Festival Golden Orpheus Slantchev Bryag, Bulgaria.

His Major achievement was when he won the coveted ‘First Prize’ at the Golden Orpheus Festival in Bulgaria.

Enzo was also voted Best Foreign Artist at The Cavan International Song Festival, in Ireland, and was also declared Best Interpreter at the Istanbul International Song Festival in Turkey.

Enzo was also very well received during his tours of the United States, England, Australia, and Canada. Wherever he performs, Enzo is showered with superlative comments from the press. His vocal range, versatility, personality and joyfull character are often a favourite subject with music critics and colleagues.

Enzo wrote most of his songs.

When, in 1974, he won the Malta Song Festival with the song Paċi fid-Dinja (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In 1975 Malta was represented by Renato Micallef performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.

A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by Ray Agius and Alfred C. Sant (Sing Your Song Country Boy / Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn) …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy

In 1995, Enzo Gusman, went to the Eurovision Song Festival, but not as a singer , but as a journalist reporting and representing PBS. Mike Spiteri sang Keep Me In Mind for Malta

In 1995 at the open-air Theatre, Ta’ Qali, Enzo, once again won the Malta Song Festival with a song written by him himself, ‘Din Għalikom il-Ħbieb Tiegħi’ (This be for you ... my friends) sung by himself with John Bundy and Tony Camilleri.

1997 Enzo emerged victorious at the Għanja tal-Poplu (The People Song Festival) with His composition It-Teatru (The Theatre).

Enzo has released one long-playing Album Fil-Pjazza tar-Raħal, and seven CDs,Made in Malta, Simply Brilliant, The Maltese Collection, Maltin u Għawdxin, Nirringrazzja Lill-Mulej.. illi s’issa għadni għaddej and L-aħjar ta’ Enzo Gusman.

All CDs sold well, while The Maltese Collection remained in the Maltese Charts for over a year !!

Enzo Gusman singing the Maltese National Anthem at National Stadium Ta’ Qali

Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster ! He commenced broadcasting with Rediffusion in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the Voice of Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station, where he launched an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled Bejn il-Ħbieb (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In December, 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on CHIN Radio Toronto.

Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo returned his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on Xandir Malta, Bay Radio, P.B.S., Radio 101, Calypso Radio and Radju Malta.

A grandfather of four, Enzo still managed to visit and spend time with family, in Canada every January and during the Summer months, eventually moving back there more permanently.

For some time, Enzo was , also, an announcer at the National Stadium at Ta’ Qali reading the line-ups before kick-off and announcing scorers etc. He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !

National honours

In December 2011, Enzo was awarded a Midalja Għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika.

In September 2021 he was honoured with Gieħ l-Għanja during that year's edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu.

Family life and death

He was married to another popular Maltese singer Carmen Schembri and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.

He died on Friday 17 December 2021 at the age of 74.

Discography

Albums

  • Fil-Pjazza tar-Raħal

Cd’s

  • Made in Malta,
  • Simply Brilliant,
  • The Maltese Collection,
  • Maltin u Għawdxin,
  • Nirringrazzja Lill-Mulej.. illi s’issa għadni għaddej
  • L-aħjar ta’ Enzo Gusman

Singles

(Enzo Gusman)

  • Int (1966)
  • Dlonk Dlonk (1971)
  • Paċi Fid-Dinja (1974
  • Fil-Pjazza Tar-Raħal (1975)
  • Sing Your Song Country Boy (1975)
  • Tifkiriet Tagħna t-Tnejn (1975)
  • Awguri (1978)
  • What’ So Wrong With Crying? (1983)
  • I Just Cant’ Believe You’re Re Leaving (1983)

Enzo Gusman & Carmen Schembri & 1565

  • Minn Qiegħ Qalbi
  • Paċi Fid-Dinja (1974

Enzo Gusman & 1565

  • Paċi Fid-Dinja (1974

Enzo Gusman & The Main Item

  • Kantaw Ilkoll Flimkien (1975)
  • Żepp U Greżż (1976)
  • Kif Narak Kull Filgħaxilja (1976)

Enzo Gusman & The Dynamics

  • I’d Love To Sing A Long Song
  • Fis-Sewwa Jew Fid-Dnewwa (1977)

See also

Category:Enzo Gusman Photos


External links