A journey through Malta's History, Tradition, Folklore and Legend through Music, Film and Food.
Lejla Maltija composes and performs original music based on melodies and themes from Malta's rich cultural heritage. Lyrics are a wistful tale of Malta's glorious past and less fortunate moments in the islands' history.
Lejla Maltija has published another instrumental based on Maltese tunes called il-Passi. The steps taken by Maltese people in their long and enchanting history. The video, produced by Anidroc portrays the wandering paces of a solitary walker through the island of Malta. The music is performed by Mario Cordina for Lejla Maltija and recorded at Anidroc Studios.
Qalb il-Buzbiez is an orginal tune by Lejla Maltija performed by Mario Cordina on the flute. Pictures by Anidroc.
The wooden flute is one of Malta's folk instruments as is the case with most ancient cultures.The tune is based on Maltese traditional flute harmonies. The pictures are mounted in such a way as to draw attention to the various instruments playing together in this piece. Try to follow which instrument is being emphasised by the pictures.
Buzbiez is the word for fennel. A herb that can be found everywhere on the islands of Malta and a favourite with pasta and sea food dishes.
The word 'Qalb,' means amongst, at the heart of the fennel. Wied il-Buzbiez is the name of a valley off the limits of Dingli and Rabat. Il-Farfett tal-Buzbiez, an indigenous butterfly, so called because the fennel is its preferred feeding source, is in danger of extinction and has been brought under UNESCO protection.
Lejla Maltija has published another instrumental based on Maltese tunes called il-Passi. The steps taken by Maltese people in their long and enchanting history. The video, produced by Anidroc portrays the wandering paces of a solitary walker through the island of Malta. The music is performed by Mario Cordina for Lejla Maltija and recorded at Anidroc Studios. 
