L-Ghanja tal-Poplu 2014 INTERVIEW:
Name: Teddie Zammit
Home town/city: Sannat Gozo
Website/Facebook/youtube:
www.facebook.com/teddie.zammit?fref=tsGhanja tal-Poplu 2014 title song: 1: Immigrant Regolari
soundcloud.com/l-ghanja-tal-poplu/immigrant-regolari-teddie 2: Liberat
soundcloud.com/l-ghanja-tal-poplu/liberat-teddie-zammit-georgeLyrics and Music written by: 1: lyrics by Rita Pace, Music by Teddie Zammit
2: Lyrics by George Cassar, Music by Teddie Zammit
What message does your song give?:1: Karba ta l-ghasfur li spiss ikun imkasbar meta jkun ipassi min fuq xtutna. 2: Bniedem li minkejja jkun skonta sentenza ta habs xorta ma jigix accettat mis-socjeta.
Do you like to compete in festivals? Why/why not?: I only compete in festivals that encourage live music. I always hated playback or half playback.
This festival supports our native tongue. Do you prefere to sing in Maltese, English or another language? I love to sing both in English and Maltese but I must admit the Maltese language is my favorite.
What is your favorite Maltese song of all time? L-ahhar Bidwi f'Wied il- ghasel
And your favorite International song of all time? Hotel California
Who inspires you as an artist? Neil Diamond/Passenger/Walter Micallef
Would you share highlights from your music career during your past 12 months? Yes.
What are your goals in music? A fantastic way how to express myself, entertain myself and others.
How much time per day do you spend for your music career? Depends on the mood but I play the guitar almost every day even for 5 min. It is like you are addict to something and you can't live without it. I consider my guitar as my best friend.
If you had to choose another artist to duet with, who would that be and why? Ira Losco. She is a versatile and elegant artist.
Do you have a message for the Music News Malta followers? The Maltese song especially the one written in Maltese is still considered as a second or third class category. This is a pity that we do not appreciate the Maltese language in music. Example; the radio stations should promote the Maltese song in general not just the Maltese songs that participate in the Eurovision. We should educate the people to be more intelligent culturally.
