Our Story

Kantera is a groundbreaking Maltese fusion folk band formed in 2020. Their mission is to revive and modernize Malta’s rich musical heritage through a dynamic blend of traditional instruments and contemporary soundscapes.

The name Kantera is composed of two Maltese words, joined together (Kant-Era), with ‘kant’ meaning ‘singing’ in Maltese. As a band, we specialise in music with Maltese lyrics, inspired from the past era, along with the present era. Our aim is to ensure that our music is enjoyed, and will continue being enjoyed in the future, by people of all ages, with appreciation towards the modern folk genre, shedding new light on traditions.

Kantera fuses instruments like the piano-accordion, flejguta (Maltese flute), żafżafa (friction drum), with electronic sounds like aerophone, keyboards, electric guitar and modern production.

Kantera’s songs tackle cultural, social, and generational themes, aiming to bring folk music to younger audiences.