2nd Malta Festival of Ideas ǀClosing Concert - Etnika

Born 25 years ago from a bold revival of Malta’s forgotten roots music, Etnika unearthed lost instruments and melodies, reinventing them with fresh energy that captured national pride and international acclaim. After touring worldwide and a long hiatus, the band returns as Etnika—a stripped-down six-piece with oud, Maltese flute, flamenco footwork, double bass, and singing. Intimate yet adventurous, their sound is a heartfelt journey through Malta and the Mediterranean—where tradition meets the unexpected.

Imnissla 25 sena ilu minn rinaxximent tal-mużika roots Maltija, Etnika skopriet melodiji u strumenti mitlufa u riedinhom mill-ġdid b’enerġija friska. Wara tour internazzjonali u waqfien twil, il-band terġa’ lura bħala Etnika—grupp ta’ sitt membri b’oud, Flejguta; flawt Malti, flamenco, kuntrabbaxx u kant. Il-ħoss tagħhom huwa vjaġġ intimu u avventuruż madwar Malta u l-Mediterran, fejn it-tradizzjoni tiltaqa’ ma’ dak li mhux mistenni.