The Travellers (Maltese band) explained

The Travellers
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Origin:Gozo, Malta
Genre:Pop music
Years Active:2013–present
Current Members:
  • Clayton Bonello (bass guitar)
  • Joseph Xerri (trumpet)
  • Chris Gatt (vocals)
  • Andrew Vella (guitar & backing vocals)
  • Sylvano Mizzi (saxophone & keyboards)
  • Michael Camilleri (drums)

The Travellers are a music band from the Maltese island of Gozo. They released "Sempliċità" ("Simplicity"), their debut single, in January 2016.[1] Their sound is characterized by Maltese lyrics accompanied by brass-based pop music.[2]

History

The band was formed in 2013 with the aim to create something different within the Maltese music scene.[1] Clayton Bonello (bass guitar), Joseph Xerri (trumpet), Chris Gatt (main vocals), and Andrew Vella (guitar and backing vocals) were the original members. Sylvano Mizzi (saxophone and keyboards) and Micheal Camilleri (drums) joined later in the same year.[3] [4] [5]

All members of the band come from the smaller Maltese island of Gozo. Just as other inhabitants of Gozo, they often have to take the boat to cross over to the main island. This was the inspiration for the band name. This is also referred to in their song "Il-Vjaġġatur" ("The Traveller") from their 2021 album Inżul u Tlajja'.[6] Their debut single "Sempliċità" was a success and their two subsequent 2016 singles both topped the Maltese charts.[7]

Lyrics

All the songs released by The Travellers are in Maltese.

In 2018, The Travellers released the song "Ilkoll Flimkien" ("All Together"). The lyrics include excerpts from the poem "Jekk" ("If") by the poet Oliver Friggieri.[8]

Some of their songs focus on current affairs or social issues. In fact, The Travellers have collaborated with various local entities to create awareness about various issues. With their song "Il-Biża'" ("The Fear"), The Travellers collaborated with Richmond Foundation, an organization that offers support related to mental health.[9] [10] The ending of the music video for the song lists contact information for ways to receive mental health support.[11] With their song "Siġġu Vojt" ("Empty Chair"), The Travellers collaborated with Transport Malta for the 2021 campaign against drinking and driving over the Christmas and New Year period.[12]

Discography

Singles

The Travellers have released 15 singles, each with its own music video. 14 of these singles are included in an EP or album, while "X'inhu L-Milied Għalik" was a stand-alone release and the band's first Christmas track.[13]

Albums

The Travellers have released one EP and two full albums.[24]

Remixes

Notable collaborations

The Travellers have collaborated with Maltese band Red Electric in the creation of a series of concerts where members of the two bands perform as a single large band. During these concerts the setlists include songs from the discographies of both bands. Concerts were performed in 2019 and 2022. In 2019, the concert was called "1". In 2022, it was called "ONE" and part of the proceeds from this concert were donated to the McDonald House Charities Malta which is an organization that helps families in need.[28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33]

In 2022, local DJ and producer Carlo Gerada produced the first official remix of any song by The Travellers. He produced a remix of the song "Is-Sbuħija ta’ Dan iż-Żmien".

Awards and accolades

!Award!Awarding Body!Year!Additional Information!Source
Palma tad-DehebSan Lawrenz parish, Gozo2016Award given to acknowledge effort by young people within the musical sector
Best Musical ActLovin Malta Social Media Awards2019[34]
Best Performance of the NightLovin Music Awards2019The Travellers performed their songs "Umani", "Ersaq fil-Qrib", "Ħafi Paċi Kuluri", and "Xemx u Xita"[35] [36]
Best BandLovin Music Awards2019
Best Live ActLovin Music Awards2019
Best SongLovin Music Awards2019Awarded for the song "Ersaq fil-Qrib"
Best Song in MalteseMalta Music Awards2020Awarded for the song "Iljuni fis-Silġ"[37] [38]
Best SongMalta Music Awards2020Awarded for the song "Iljuni fis-Silġ"
Best Musical ActLovin Malta Social Media Awards2020[39]
Best GroupBay Music Awards2020[40]
Best Musical ActLovin Malta Social Media Awards2023[41]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 17 January 2016 . Debut single from The Travellers . 6 July 2022 . Times of Malta . en-gb.
  2. Web site: About . 3 July 2022 . The Travellers (thetravellersmalta.com).
  3. Web site: 29 July 2016 . The Travellers awarded 'Palma tad-Deheb' by San Lawrenz community . 6 July 2022 . Gozo.News.
  4. Web site: The Travellers . 27 December 2020 . Kunċert tal-Milied (X'Inhu l-Milied Għalik) — The Travellers . 24 July 2022 . YouTube . mt, en . Video.
  5. Web site: The Travellers . 1 September 2021 . The Travellers – Il-Biża' (Acoustic) Valletta Rooftop Sessions . 24 July 2022 . YouTube . mt, en . Video.
  6. Web site: The Travellers . Inżul u Tlajja - The Travellers (Lirika) . 3 July 2022 . mt . PDF.
  7. Web site: 20 September 2021 . THE TRAVELLERS ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE: INŻUL U TLAJJA . 3 July 2022 . Oh My Malta.
  8. Web site: 27 February 2018 . FILMAT: The Travellers b'kanzunetta ġdida; 'Ilkoll Flimkien' . 6 July 2022 . Net News.
  9. Web site: 10 August 2021 . The Travellers announce their new single 'Il-Biża' . 3 July 2022 . Times of Malta.
  10. Web site: About Richmond . 3 July 2022 . Richmond Foundation.
  11. Web site: The Travellers . 9 August 2021 . The Travellers — Il-Biża' . 3 July 2022 . Video . YouTube.
  12. Web site: Vassallo . Alvin . 1 December 2021 . The Travellers release new single 'Siġġu Vojt' . 3 July 2022 . TVM News.
  13. Web site: 12 November 2020 . The Travellers release first Christmas single . 6 July 2022 . Times of Malta.
  14. Web site: Bugeja . Micheal . 16 March 2016 . NEW SINGLE FROM THE TRAVELLERS . 6 July 2022 . www.mikebugeja.com.
  15. Web site: 24 July 2016 . New single from The Travellers . 6 July 2022 . Times of Malta.
  16. The Malta Independent, "The Travellers' brand new summer single – 'Hafi Paci Kuluri'", 12 July 2017.
  17. Web site: Saliba . Norma . 14 June 2018 . The Travellers – back to the '70s . 6 July 2022 . TVM News.
  18. Web site: Mallia . Jillian . 6 November 2018 . WATCH: Maltese band The Travellers releases new single 'Umani' & the message is on point! . 6 July 2022 . GuideMeMalta.com.
  19. Web site: Cassar . Josanne . 18 June 2019 . THE TRAVELLERS WITH THEIR LATEST SINGLE "ILJUNI FIS-SILĠ" . 6 July 2022 . Josanne Cassar: Interviewing Malta . Press Release.
  20. Web site: 1 October 2021 . New single 'Inżul u Tlajja' from The Travellers . 6 July 2022 . Newsbook.com.mt.
  21. Web site: Mifsud . Terrence . 1 March 2022 . THE TRAVELLERS LAUNCH NEW SINGLE 'ĦOBBNI KEMM TRID' . 6 July 2022 . Oh My Malta.
  22. Web site: 20 April 2022 . The Travellers ask "fejn mar il-kwiet?" . 6 July 2022 . TVM News.
  23. News: 6 July 2022 . A new single from The Travellers 'Is-Sbuħija ta' Dan iż-Żmien' . Times of Malta . Press release . 6 July 2022.
  24. Web site: The Travellers . Music . 3 July 2022.
  25. Web site: The Travellers . 22 August 2022 . The Travellers — Is-Sbuħija ta' Dan iż-Żmien (Carlo Gerada Remix) . live . https://archive.today/20220825152728/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJQHRiGIgI . 25 August 2022 . 25 August 2022 . Video . YouTube.
  26. Web site: Gerada . Carlo . 19 August 2022 . Super excited about this one! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220825152209/https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCarloGerada/posts/pfbid0akV8zTMrysuDUWKKvMYK7JJefVH8Q9xztC6nRBYtosUyghmxHADCGpX5StCAudMwl . 25 August 2022 . 25 August 2022 . Facebook.
  27. Web site: 26 August 2022 . CARLO GERADA RELEASES THE TRAVELLERS REMIX . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013201031/https://ohmymalta.com.mt/2022/08/26/carlo-gerada-releases-the-travellers-remix/ . 13 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . Oh My Malta.
  28. Web site: Azzopardi . Jean Paul . 17 October 2019 . LMA Performance Spotlight: Red Electrick, Arguably Malta's Biggest Pop-Rock Act Of The 21st Century . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206204753/https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/music/lma-performance-spotlight-red-electrick-arguably-maltas-biggest-pop-rock-act-of-the-21st-century/ . 6 December 2021 . 13 October 2022 . Lovin Malta.
  29. Web site: Borg . Coryse . 5 March 2019 . Red Electrick and The Travellers join forces for unique event . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013194639/https://newsbook.com.mt/en/red-electrick-and-the-travellers-join-forces-for-unique-event/ . 13 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . Newsbook.com.mt.
  30. Web site: Vassallo . Alvin . 10 April 2019 . WATCH: The Travellers and Red Electrick to join forces for first concert of its type . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221015185502/https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/watch-the-travellers-and-red-electrick-to-join-forces-for-first-concert-of-its-type/ . 15 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . TVM News.
  31. Web site: 12 September 2022 . Reasons why you shouldn't miss out on The Travellers & Red Electric's ONE concert . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221014065502/https://maltadaily.mt/reasons-why-you-shouldnt-miss-out-on-the-travellers-red-electrics-one-concert/ . 14 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . Malta Daily.
  32. Web site: 27 September 2022 . RED ELECTRIC AND THE TRAVELLERS TO JOIN FORCES THIS FRIDAY . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221014063439/https://ohmymalta.com.mt/2022/09/27/red-electric-and-the-travellers-to-join-forces-this-friday/ . 14 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . Oh My Malta.
  33. Web site: 12 September 2022 . What to expect from the ONE concert by Red Electric & The Travellers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221013194640/https://maltadaily.mt/what-to-expect-from-the-one-concert-by-red-electric-the-travellers/ . 13 October 2022 . 13 October 2022 . Malta Daily.
  34. Web site: Weenink . Steffie . 14 February 2019 . And The Winners Are… Here Are All The People Who Walked Away With A Lovin Malta Social Media Award Today . 6 July 2022 . Lovin Malta.
  35. Web site: Diacono . Tim . 20 October 2019 . The Travellers Scoop Four Trophies At First-Ever Lovin Music Awards . 6 July 2022 . Lovin Malta.
  36. Web site: Lovin Malta . 13 November 2019 . Lovin Music Awards 2019: The Travellers' Full Performance . 6 July 2022 . YouTube . Video.
  37. Web site: 9 March 2020 . MMA 2020 – LIST OF WINNERS . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706184122/https://maltamusicawards.mt/winners/ . 6 July 2022 . 6 July 2022 . maltamusicawards.mt.
  38. Web site: Rossitto . Andrea . 7 March 2020 . Malta Music Awards successful return – winners announced . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220706173812/https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/malta-music-awards-successful-return-winners-announced/ . 6 July 2022 . 6 July 2022 . TVM News.
  39. Web site: Vassallo . Sam . 31 May 2020 . The Wait Is Over! Here Are The 2020 Winners Of Lovin Malta Social Media Awards . 6 July 2022 . Lovin Malta.
  40. Web site: 14 May 2022 . And The Winners Of The BMAs Are….. . 6 July 2022 . bay.com.mt.
  41. Web site: The Travellers . 30 April 2023 . Din għalikom . 30 April 2023 . Facebook.

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