English: 'The Maltese Anthem' | |
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National anthem of Malta | |
Lyrics | Dun Karm Psaila, 1922 |
Music | Robert Samut, 1922 |
Adopted | 1964 |
Audio sample | |
Old official orchestral instrumental recording in F major |
"L-Innu Malti" ('The Maltese Hymn') is the national anthem of Malta. It was written in the form of a prayer to God. Officially adopted in 1964 upon independence from the United Kingdom, the music was composed by Robert Samut, and the lyrics were written by Dun Karm Psaila.