Festivals Malta is continuing on its mission to present festivals that nourish an appreciation for Maltese cultural heritage by presenting Ritmu Roots Festival Malta. Now in its second year, this festival is an opportunity for locals, expats and visitors alike to experience the richness of Maltese culture within the context of other sonic cultures.

Happening this June, Ritmu Roots Festival will be taking on a completely new structure. Presenting an eclectic programme of events ranging from exhibitions, workshops, stalls and performances from internationally renowned performers such as Tchavolo Schmitt and La Mal Coifée alongside local musicians hailing from both a background of għana (Malta’s traditional folk music) and contemporary styles, this year’s Ritmu which will be happening from the 2-10 June 2023, promises to be a festival that allows audience members to experience Malta’s heritage hands-on.

Through the artistic direction of the festival’s new Artistic Director  Andrew Alamango, who has both performed għana and actively researched the genre amongst others, Festivals Malta will continue to show its commitment towards keeping this tradition alive. I am confident that through the incredible programme that has been created for this year’s edition, everyone and anyone will be able to engage with what our musical heritage has to offer alongside other traditional music.