Pop goes the pontiff: Pope Francis rocks out on new album
Friday, 18 December 2015, 15:59
Last update: about 9 years ago
He's a global pinup who fills stadiums and thrills fans. And now Pope Francis has released what is, essentially, a rock album. He doesn't sing, but the pontiff who has energized millions of Roman...
Dweezil Zappa comes of age on 'Via Zammata'
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 15:52
Last update: about 9 years ago
Dweezil Zappa's new album is top-heavy with the influence of father Frank and bottom-loaded with harmony-drenched pop songs. Dweezil has been performing Frank's music for years, but on "Via...
'Chi-Raq' soundtrack hits a few sour notes
Wednesday, 16 December 2015, 15:51
Last update: about 9 years ago
The soundtrack for Spike Lee's "Chi-Raq" aligns with the movie - a mish-mash of styles, time periods and characters; painful and solemn in some spots, and uncomfortably over-the-top in others. Like...
Billy Gibbons' Cuban buzz shapes 'Perfectamundo'
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 15:50
Last update: about 9 years ago
Billy Gibbons' first solo album after more than 45 years and counting with ZZ Top is a detour to Cuban and Latin rhythms where his recognizable array of hot and nasty guitar tones leaves room for...
Adele's '25' lives up to all of its expectations
Monday, 14 December 2015, 15:45
Last update: about 9 years ago
Every track on her highly anticipated "25" sounds grand, from the piano tune "Remedy" to "Water Under the Bridge," which is layered and full of echoes and sounds as if it was created just to be...
The Palace lends its supports to Maltese talent
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 10:02
Last update: about 9 years ago
The Palace hotel in Sliema once again offered its support to local culture in its ongoing endeavour to promote the arts. Consequently the Hotel has strengthened its relationship with Malta...
Homage to Scandinavian composers
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 09:59
Last update: about 9 years ago
Marie Benoît
You have had a distinguished career and you have featured as soloist during recitals and concerts across Europe, Asia and the USA. You have come to Malta from New York to perform with the Malta...