What was it like to be young in Malta in the 1960s? Iż-Żgħażagħ tas-Snin 60 on , presented by Noel D’Anastasi, revisits one of the most fascinating and transformative decades in Malta’s recent history.
Through conversations with guests, many of whom experienced the period first-hand, this programme explores a generation’s aspirations and experiences against a backdrop of political and religious tensions, economic developments and a growing tourism sector.
From music and entertainment to politics, religion, the arts, architecture and everyday life, the radio show examines the forces that shaped Maltese society and influenced the lives of young people during this period.
An archivist by profession, D’Anastasi has extensive experience in archival research, journalism and radio production and presentation. He has written several research papers on Maltese music and popular culture and is a regular contributor on music to the Maltese press, earning several journalistic awards.
His radio work frequently explores biographies, music and historical research drawn from archival sources. In Iż-Żgħażagħ tas-Snin 60, he brings together his professional expertise and longstanding interest in Maltese culture and social history to revisit a defining period in the country’s development.
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