Ta' Verna

Ta Verna Band Committee

• George Bonello President:
• Joe Bonello Secretary:
• Doreen Bonello Treasurer:
• David Bonello Pro:
• Anna Bonello Pro:

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.

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

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.

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.

“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.