Corazon Mizzi
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Corazon Mizzi was born on the 11th July 1987. She is an established singer in the Maltese Islands, most noted for her winning entry in Festival Ghanja tal-Poplu 2007 with the song 'Hawn Jien', the top Maltese
festival for songs written using the Maltese language
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and her eventual response. This subject lights the fire to a topic at the center of Maltese debate, Malta
being one of the few countries in which any form of abortion
against the law.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
festival for songs written using the Maltese language
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...
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Background
Corazon has been studying piano practice and theory since the age of 10 and has obtained a distinction in all graded examinations under the Trinity College of Music. She is still studying voice technique at the Johann Strauss School of Music, Valletta under mezzo-soprano Claire Massa. Besides music, Corazon holds a doctorate in law from the University of Malta.Ghanja tal-Poplu 2007
Corazon's winning song, "Hawn Jien" ("Here I Am") describes the cry of an unborn baby to his insecure motherMother
A mother, mum, mom, momma, or mama is a woman who has raised a child, given birth to a child, and/or supplied the ovum that grew into a child. Because of the complexity and differences of a mother's social, cultural, and religious definitions and roles, it is challenging to specify a universally...
and her eventual response. This subject lights the fire to a topic at the center of Maltese debate, Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
being one of the few countries in which any form of abortion
Abortion
Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to viability. An abortion can occur spontaneously, in which case it is usually called a miscarriage, or it can be purposely induced...
against the law.
Ghanja tal-Poplu 2008
Corazon, with her song "Illejla b'xejn" won the prize for Best Interpretation. The song looks at the subject of prostitution from a humane viewpoint.Ghanja tal-Poplu 2009
In 2009, Corazon participated and won again first place performing alongside singer-songwriter Walter Micallef with the song "Tal-aħħar". The song was written and composed by Corazon giving the point of view of a couple going through a painful separation.Ghanja tal-Poplu 2010
Corazon managed to win again first place in 2010, this time with the song "Mill-għajnejn ta' tifla". The song was performed with a group of musicians dubbed "Il-ħbieb tal-qalb" and has a folkish/lullaby style which is unlike any of Corazon's previous trend of composing acoustic ballads and songs.Malta International Hit Song Festival 2010
In April 2010, Corazon placed 2nd at the Malta International Hit Song Festival with the song 'Set the Night on Fire' composed by Philip Vella.Recent Activities
At present, Corazon is resident singer on Kalamita aired on One TV, Malta's most popular and successful afternoon tv programme. She also performs in many venues and events organised locally.Songs
- L-Irgiel : Festival Indipendenza 2005, lyrics - Mariella Mizzi, music - Corazon.
- Kieku Taf: Ghanja tal-Poplu 2006, lyrics and music - Corazon;
- Hawn Jien : Ghanja tal-Poplu 2007, music and lyrics - Corazon
- Illejla b'xejn : Ghanja tal-Poplu 2008, lyrics and music - Corazon.
- Se nghaddi 'l hawn : Ghanja tal-Poplu 2008, lyrics Corazon, music - Antonio OlivariAntonio OlivariAntonio Olivari was born on 28 September 1980. He is a songwriter and composer from Ħamrun, Malta and has written songs in English and in Maltese.-Music career:...
. - Set the Night on Fire : Malta Hit Song 20010, lyrics and music - Philip Vella.
- Tal-Ahhar : Ghanja tal-Poplu 2009, duet with Walter Micallef, lyrics and music - Corazon.
- Mill-Ghajnejn ta' Tifla : Ghanja tal-Poplu 2010, lyrics and music - Corazon.
External links
- http://www.corazonmizzi.com
- http://ytc.org.mt
- http://kalamita.com
- http://one.com.mt
- http://ghanjafest.com