A State of Identity
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 08:21
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Another in a series of extremely strong offerings in a new wave of exciting Maltese literature is the debut novel of thirty-something lawyer Philip M. Magri: Il-Poeta, published by Merlin Publishers,...
Say hello to Adie
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 07:59
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The singer ADIE explains how she admires artists like Adele and Celine Dion for putting the music first, and about the release of her new single Kiss And Tell Me Goodbye. What kind of...
For Ang Lee, all movies are a leap of faith
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 10:55
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The pithy answer might be: Large, angry, green men. Yes, Lee's "Hulk" was not well received. But in his incredibly varied filmography, Lee has steadily steered films that could very well...
Day-Lewis heeded inner ear to find Lincoln's voice
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 10:52
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A towering figure such as Abraham Lincoln, who stood 6 feet 4 and was one of history's master orators, must have had a booming voice to match, right? Not in Daniel Day-Lewis'...
Elton John dedicates Beijing show to dissident
Monday, 26 November 2012, 21:19
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Pop icon Elton John publicly dedicated his only concert in Beijing to Chinese artist and political critic Ai Weiwei, sending a murmur of shock through an audience accustomed to tight censorship of...
Book celebrating a Traditional Artist
Monday, 26 November 2012, 07:11
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Presidential Palace, San Anton, was recently the prestigious venue that showcased the work of a prolific Maltese artist who passed away two years ago at the age of 85. ALDO MICALLEF-GRIMAUD...
New Horizons for Toby
Monday, 26 November 2012, 07:02
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Toby has launched a new album, his third. a blend of cultural sounds, instruments and ambient effects, the DJ describes it as ‘a voyage’, writes Annaliza Borg of The Malta...
Malta’s very own Baroque ensemble takes to the stage next month
Sunday, 25 November 2012, 10:39
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta will finally have its very own baroque ensemble, when the Valletta Baroque Festival Ensemble is launched with its inaugural concert on Wednesday 5 December at 8pm at St Paul’s Anglican...
An evening with Simon Schembri
Sunday, 25 November 2012, 10:00
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Simon Schembri, internationally acclaimed Maltese musician now based in France, returns to Malta for a unique solo recital of classical guitar followed by a cocktail reception at Palazzo de Piroin...
Complexities of Lincoln's faith explored
Sunday, 25 November 2012, 09:20
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
"Lincoln's Battle with God: A President's Struggle with Faith and What it Meant for America" (Thomas Nelson), by Stephen Mansfield He has previously explored the faith of...