Mario Dimech Il-Qiequ
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Mario Dimech Il-Qiequ
is an improvised verse folksinger. He was born on the 18th May 1970 and hails from Birkirkara. He carries his father's nickname, although they are also know as Tal-Ġiżwa, derived from the name Joshua.
He recalls that when he was a child his father used to listen to folk music on Rediffusion, a lasting influence on the young Mario. He reveres Ninu Galea l-Kalora for his lyrical prowess and his favourite folk session is known as Tal-Qamel (The Lice) which had Galea paired with Żaru Mifsud Il-Għaxqi.