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'''Ta' Verna'''
'''Ta' Verna''' is folk revival band from [[Gozo]], first establish in the early 1980s and returned on the local music scene in 2004.
'''Band''':-
* [[George Bonello]] Piano Accordian:
* [[Anna Bonello]] Violin:
* [[Michel Refalo]] Guitars:
* [[Anthony Formosa]] Guitars:
* [[Joe Bonello]] Friction Drum:
* [[Teddy Spiteri]] Tambourine:
* [[Francis Cini]] Tambourine:
* [[Alfred Debono]] Triangle:
* [[John Pace]] Hammer:
       
'''Singers''':-
* [[Audrey Marie Bartolo]]
* [[Maria Portelli]]


'''“Ta’ Verna’”''' was first establish around 40 years ago, however after coming across certain difficulties, the group had to disband.  
Following a long hiatus, some of the musicians from original group approached [[George Bonello]] to reform the band. The new formation consisted of  accordion, harmonica, friction drum (rabbaba), Maltese tambourine, guitar, castanets and triangle.


It was about eight years ago, It was in 2004 that some of the musicians who were part of that original group confronted [[George Bonello]] to rise up this grupp. They expressed their desire to re-establish the group, and they asked me to join them with my accordion as the leading instrument. Therefore the group was again brought together, this time consisting of the accordion, harmonica, friction drum (known as rabbaba), Maltese tambourine, guitar, castanets and triangle
In February 2004 they played their first gig in the formation at the [[Kummittiva Xagħra]], a traditional dance held during Carnival days. They then went on to play at other villages in Gozo.  


On February of the same year that is in 2004, we took part in our first activity, this was when we played with the group [[“Kummittiva Xaghra”]] (a traditional dance held during Carnival days). We played both in the village of [[Xaghra]] as well in other villages in [[Gozo]].  
They have also played in Austria, Italy (Tuscany), and Slovakia (Nitra).  


Year after year we continued to grow in terms of success, we played in various other Gozitan villages as well as abroad, namely in Austria, Tuscany. and also in Nitra - Slovakia. These villages accepted our request to play in their villages; therefore we were able to promote the beauty of Maltese folk music.  
Aside from tradiational Maltese folk music, the band also plays various international folk songs, primarily as they see themselves as entertainers.  
== Bit-Tof...Ma Tofx? ==
Ta' Verna released their first ever recording as part of the compilation of songs taking part in the 2013 edition of [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]]. ''Bit-Tof...Ma Tofx?'' is written by [[Rita Pace]] and George Bonello. It was featured on Toni Sant 337th [[Mużika Mod Ieħor]] podcast on Saturday 4 May 2013.


“Ta’ Verna” however do not only play Maltese folk music, we also play various international folk songs, this in order to entertain everyone, both Maltese and Foreigner.


We thank every person who during these years helped us achieve great honour every village we play. Last but not least we would like to thank God for this great gift which we intend to continue to use to bring happiness and joy to all those who hear us play.
For further information about the group and other relevant details, please send an email on [[info@tavernafolkband.com]] Ta Verna Folk Band is a folk band from the island of [[Gozo]], [[Malta]] with it's main aim is to commemorate the traditional folk maltese music.


'''Committee''':-
== Members ==
* [[George Bonello]] President:
=== Band (since 2004) ===
* [[Joe Bonello]] Secretary:
* [[George Bonello]] - piano accordian
* [[Doreen Bonello]] Treasurer:  
* [[Anna Bonello]] - violin
* [[David Bonello]] PRO:  
* [[Michel Refalo]] - guitar
* [[Anna Bonello]] PRO:
* [[Anthony Formosa]] - guitar
* [[Joe Bonello]] - friction drum (rubbaba)
* [[Teddy Spiteri]] - tambourine
* [[Francis Cini]] - tambourine:
* [[Alfred Debono]] - triangle:  
* [[John Pace]] - hammer:  
* [[Audrey Marie Bartolo]] - singer
* [[Maria Portelli]] - singer


== Discography ==
=== Adminstrative Committee ===
* [[George Bonello]] - President
* [[Joe Bonello]] - Secretary
* [[Doreen Bonello]] - Treasurer
* [[David Bonello]] - PRO
* [[Anna Bonello]] - PRO


=== Albums ===


=== Singles ===
 
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==See also==
[[:Category:Ta' Verna Photos]]
 
== External links ==
* [http://www.tavernafolkband.com Official website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/TaVernaFolkBand Ta' Verna Folk Band on Facebook]
 
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[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]
[[Category:Bands from Gozo]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Gozo]]

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Ta' Verna is folk revival band from Gozo, first establish in the early 1980s and returned on the local music scene in 2004.

Following a long hiatus, some of the musicians from original group approached George Bonello to reform the band. The new formation consisted of accordion, harmonica, friction drum (rabbaba), Maltese tambourine, guitar, castanets and triangle.

In February 2004 they played their first gig in the formation at the Kummittiva Xagħra, a traditional dance held during Carnival days. They then went on to play at other villages in Gozo.

They have also played in Austria, Italy (Tuscany), and Slovakia (Nitra).

Aside from tradiational Maltese folk music, the band also plays various international folk songs, primarily as they see themselves as entertainers.

Bit-Tof...Ma Tofx?

Ta' Verna released their first ever recording as part of the compilation of songs taking part in the 2013 edition of L-Għanja tal-Poplu. Bit-Tof...Ma Tofx? is written by Rita Pace and George Bonello. It was featured on Toni Sant 337th Mużika Mod Ieħor podcast on Saturday 4 May 2013.


Members

Band (since 2004)

Adminstrative Committee


See also

Category:Ta' Verna Photos

External links

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