Interview :
Name: Rita Pace
Born on: 31/5/74
Home town: Zebbug
Website / Facebook / Twitter You Tube page links:
www.facebook.com/rita.paceSong : Battibekk -
soundcloud.com/l-ghanja-tal-poplu/battibekk-rita-pace Favourite food: pasta
Sports activity: I have no time for sports
Favourite local TV show: Rajt ma Rajtx
and favourite Foreign TV show: none in particular, I watch a few when I have time, which is not very often
How important is music to you/why: Music is very important to me because it is part of who I am, a way of expressing myself and also of enjoying life. It also helps me make new friends and have interesting experiences.
Can you share with us something curious/funny which happened to you when performing: Once I was performing in a musical and two of the extras were playing practical jokes on another actor backstage. I knew what was going on but I had to keep a straight face and concentrate on my singing rather than laugh as I wanted to do.
From the current *GTP finalists, who would you choose to duet with/why: I have already duetted with Teddie Zammit and Audrey Marie Bartolo and I would like to do it again as we are good friends and they are talented people and fun to work with, but I wouldn't mind duetting with any of the other contestants as I have already worked with a number of them as a songwriter so I know how capable they are. I am always open for new collaborations as interesting things could arise.
A typical weekday for you from morning to night: I am usually very busy but find time to play with my children
How do you like to spend your weekends:
I like to spend weekends with my family although I also have singing activities taking place.
Can you froecast who will win the festival this year:
I don't know as I haven't listened to all the songs yet.
L-Ghanja Tal Poplu champions our national language. Do you think Malta should send a GTP winner to sing in Maltese at Eurovision one year and why/why not:
It is difficult to pinpoint what could be a possible eurovision winner and I believe there is no formula but if a song appeals to everyone in a universal way and is catchy it may be a good idea.
Your musical influences: There are a lot of them ranging from classical music to progressive rock and world music to electro-pop as I listen to a lot of styles.
Your inspiration in life:
Anything can be inspiring because life is a journey and we are learning all the time.
A message to the our readers?
My message to our readers is to keep supporting local artists
Interviewed by Mr. Joseph Portelli (Music News Malta Editor)
Festival Information :
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