Freddie Portelli

Freddie Portelli (born 5 May 1944 at St. Paul's Bay, Malta) is a Maltese singer and songwriter.[1]

Portelli's career has spanned over 40 years, and began as a member and chief songwriter of the group, The Malta Bums. He toured America, Canada and Germany with the group for 5 months, and after returning to Malta in 1966, wrote the song "Viva Malta", and later, "Mur Hallini". His recordings have been released in Australia, Canada, and England.[2]

Portelli has been involved with his home town's Sirens Waterpolo and Football teams, and in 2010 he joined an online anti-divorce campaign.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Bay music awards presented in spectacular show". The Times (Malta). 13 December 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  2. ↑ "Freddie Portelli CD launch". The Business Times (Malta). 14 February 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  3. ↑ "Two Nationalist MPs join anti-divorce Facebook group". The Times (Malta). 30 July 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2010.


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