Skorba was first concieved by singer Andy Busuttil in 2005, out of a desire to artistically represent the cultural heritage of his homeland Malta, starting with the ancient neolithic temples of Malta, some of the world's oldest known man made structures. Working with colleague John Robinson they started composing and the foundations for Skorba were set. Skorba's first performance was at the inaugural Peat's Ridge festival in 2005. With Bertie McMahon joining the group in early 2006, also In 2006 Skorba were nominated for the MusicOz best world music artist award for the song "Merhba"
Launching the new project at the National Folk Festival in Canberra Australia 2006, Skorba were delighted to have Linsey Pollak join us for one of the concerts. Skorba were also joined by Paul Jarman on wind for those performances, who became an integral member of the group for a time, co-writing the song "Skorba"
Over the years Skorba has had the honour of being joined on stage by some fine Australian musicians including Paul Jarman, Llew Kiek, Matt De Boer, Peter Kennard, Mara Kiek, Rebecca Daniel and Christine Wheeler. We thank each and all for their contribution to our live performances. It is great to have some of the finest musicians in their field perform and enjoy our music with us. |
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Skorba's first album - Hagar Qim Temple of Devotion was released in 2007 and since then Skorba has performed at many of Australia's great music festivals and venues including:
National folk Festival, Canberra 2006, 07, 08, 09
Bellingen Global Carnival 2008
National Multicultural Festival Canberra 2008
Maldon Folk Festival 2008 Victoria
Blue Mountains Music Festival - 2009, 2011
Illawarra Folk Festival 2007, 2009.
East Coast tour April 2008 Sydney to Sunshine coast.
Camden Valley Arts Festival 2008
Folk in the Foothills 2009
Songbridge Festival, Mackay QLD 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations in Queensland.
Global Grooves Festival Mackay QLD 2010
Woodford Folk Festival 2010
Cygnet Folk festival 2011 (TAS)
Skorba are currently working on their second album. A thematic representation of the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.
National folk Festival, Canberra 2006, 07, 08, 09
Bellingen Global Carnival 2008
National Multicultural Festival Canberra 2008
Maldon Folk Festival 2008 Victoria
Blue Mountains Music Festival - 2009, 2011
Illawarra Folk Festival 2007, 2009.
East Coast tour April 2008 Sydney to Sunshine coast.
Camden Valley Arts Festival 2008
Folk in the Foothills 2009
Songbridge Festival, Mackay QLD 2009 as part of the Q150 celebrations in Queensland.
Global Grooves Festival Mackay QLD 2010
Woodford Folk Festival 2010
Cygnet Folk festival 2011 (TAS)
Skorba are currently working on their second album. A thematic representation of the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.