Their self-titled debut album, released during the summer, encompassed the vast spectrum of musical qualities at the heart of Trania’s combination of traditional and modern sounds.
Mixing local folk elements with, literally, a world of ethnic nuances, their music also embraces contemporary influences, a mixture that is the very essence that drives Trania’s relentless pursuit of creating universally-appealing musical motifs.
It is hardly surprising then, that the Maltese trio, namely Walter Vella on flutes and saxophone, Jason Fabri on percussion, and Mark Attard on keyboards, has been invited to perform at the international Mood Indigo cultural festival in Mumbai, India.
The festival, organised by the Mumbai Institute of Information Technology and other universities around India, is considered to be one the most prestigious in Asia. Last year it attracted more than 80,000 people, mostly students from the 600 universities around India.
Trania’s performance this Thursday will feature compositions from the debut album as well as collaborations with renowned Indian classical mandolin player Snehasish Mozumder.
The result of this intercontinental collaboration will be live performances and a recording in a compilation album to be released next year.
Trania’s trip is supported by the Malta Arts Fund and the Maltese High Commission in India.