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	He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.		He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.

	He died on ~~Saturday 18~~ December 2021 at the age of 74.		He died on Friday 17 December 2021 at the age of 74.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

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	Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !		Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !
	He commenced broadcasting with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb'' (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.		He commenced broadcasting with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb'' (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In December, 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.

	Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo returned his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radju Malta]].		Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo returned his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radju Malta]].

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	When, in 1974, he won the [[Malta Song Festival]] with the song ''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]].		When, in 1974, he won the [[Malta Song Festival]] with the song ''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]].

	In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato ~~Micallef~~]] performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.		In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato]] Micallef performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.

	A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C. Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.		A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C. Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

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	In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato Micallef]] performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.		In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato Micallef]] performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.

	A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C.Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.		A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C. Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

	[[File: trio.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]		[[File: trio.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]

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	Top comic actor [[Johnnie Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]] in a programme called TIC TAC		Top comic actor [[Johnnie Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]] in a programme called TIC TAC

	Enzo started his career when he was 13……he , then, sang as lead singer with an all-Maltese band call [[The Boys]] way back in the early sixties.		Enzo started his career when he was 13……he , then, sang as lead singer with an all-Maltese band call [[The Boys]] way back in the early sixties.

	In 1968 he represented Malta in the Olympiade De La Chanson in Athens, Greece. Singing a romantic ballad, Enzo was an immediate success..		In 1968 he represented Malta in the Olympiade De La Chanson in Athens, Greece. Singing a romantic ballad, Enzo was an immediate success..
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	Enzo was also very well received during his tours of the United States, England, Australia, and Canada. Wherever he performs, Enzo is showered with superlative comments from the press. His vocal range, versatility, personality and joyfull character are often a favourite subject with music critics and colleagues.		Enzo was also very well received during his tours of the United States, England, Australia, and Canada. Wherever he performs, Enzo is showered with superlative comments from the press. His vocal range, versatility, personality and joyfull character are often a favourite subject with music critics and colleagues.

	Enzo ~~writes~~ most of his songs. In fact he has been also quite successful as a composer / author. As if singing and song-writing was not enough…..he, also produces and presents a “live” Radio show, daily…..airing several current and yesterday’s years hits…adding a touch of humor and personal opinions, aimed at encouraging audience response !		Enzo wrote most of his songs.

	In Malta ~~besides achieving~~ ~~several successes~~, ~~he, also had to face certain disappointments !!~~		When, in 1974, he won the [[Malta Song Festival]] with the song ''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself, the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate in the [[Eurovision Song Contest]].

	~~When, in 1974, he won the~~ [[~~Malta Song Festival~~]] ~~with the song~~ ~~''Paċi fid-Dinja'' (Peace on Earth) written by himself~~, ~~the local authorities decided that Malta would not participate~~ in ~~the [[Eurovision Song Contest]]!~~		In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato Micallef]] performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom.

	~~In 1975 Malta was represented by [[Renato Micallef]] performing Singing This Song, in Stockhlom,~~		A year later, in 1976, Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C.Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''Tifkiriet Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although they recorded the song in England, Malta withdrew from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest.

	A year ~~after~~ , in 1976 , Enzo Gusman won the Malta Song Festival, again, with a song written by [[Ray Agius]] and [[Alfred C.Sant]] (''Sing Your Song Country Boy'' / ''~~Tifkierit~~ Tagħna it-Tnejn'') …yet, although he recorded the song in England ~~the authorities in Malta. Once again~~, ~~decided that~~ Malta ~~could not participate~~ in the Eurovision Song Contest ~~!!!~~

	[[File: trio.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]		[[File: trio.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Enzo Gusman Singing with Tony Camilleri and John Bundy]]

	In 1995, Enzo Gusman, went to the [[Eurovision Song Festival]], but not as a singer , but as a journalist reporting and representing [[PBS]]		In 1995, Enzo Gusman, went to the [[Eurovision Song Festival]], but not as a singer , but as a journalist reporting and representing [[PBS]]. [[Mike Spiteri]] sang ''Keep Me In Mind'' for Malta

	[[Mike Spiteri]] sang ''Keep Me In Mind'' for Malta

	In 1995 at the [[open-air Theatre]], [[Ta’ Qali]], Enzo, once again won the Malta Song Festival with a song written by him himself, ‘Din Għalikom il-Ħbieb Tiegħi’ (This be for you ... my friends) sung by himself with [[John Bundy]] and [[Tony Camilleri]].		In 1995 at the [[open-air Theatre]], [[Ta’ Qali]], Enzo, once again won the Malta Song Festival with a song written by him himself, ‘Din Għalikom il-Ħbieb Tiegħi’ (This be for you ... my friends) sung by himself with [[John Bundy]] and [[Tony Camilleri]].
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	He commenced broadcasting with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb'' (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.		He commenced broadcasting with [[Rediffusion]] in 1969 , presenting The Italian Hit Parade, weekly. In 1976 joined the [[Voice of Friendship and Solidarity Radio Station]], where he launched an intimate and interaction daily radio show entitled ''Bejn il-Ħbieb'' (Between Friends), that made him ever more popular…… In 1979 Enzo had emigrated to the Canada along with his wife Carmen and two daughters Johanna and Greta. In Canada, besides continuing his career as a banker , he also was a regular broadcaster on ''CHIN Radio'' Toronto.

	Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo ~~resarted~~ his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radju Malta]].		Back in Malta, in 1991, Enzo returned his work as a singer and broadcaster….performing in most of Malta’s entertainment venues, while continuing with the daily broadcast of “Bejn il-Ħbieb” on [[Xandir Malta]], [[Bay Radio]], P.B.S., [[Radio 101]], [[Calypso Radio]] and [[Radju Malta]].

			A grandfather of four, Enzo still managed to visit and spend time with family, in Canada every January and during the Summer months, eventually moving back there more permanently.

	~~Today~~, ~~grandfather of four~~, ~~Enzo still managed to visit~~ and ~~spend time~~ with ~~family~~, ~~in Canada every January and during the Summer months~~		For some time, Enzo was , also, an announcer at the [[National Stadium]] at [[Ta’ Qali]] reading the line-ups before kick-off and announcing scorers etc. He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !

	~~All in all, Enzo is a very busy man, however , he still finds time to watch TV and spend HOURS on the net, and sometimes even play his favourite sport…football.~~		== National honours ==
			In December 2011, Enzo was awarded a [[Midalja Għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika]].
	~~For some time~~, Enzo was ~~, also, an announcer at the~~ [[~~National Stadium]] at [[Ta’ Qali~~]] ~~reading the line-ups before kick-off and announcing scorers etc~~. ~~He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !~~

	~~At Dicember 2011 Enzo~~ was ~~honored for his career,~~ with ~~the medal~~ [[~~Midalja Għal Qadi tar~~-~~Repubblika~~]].		In September 2021 he was honoured with Gieħ l-Għanja during that year's edition of [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]].

	~~Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’~~

			== Family life and death ==
	He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.		He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.

	~~In September 2021 he was honoured with Gieħ l-Għanja during that year's edition of [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]].~~

	He died on Saturday 18 December 2021 at the age of 74.		He died on Saturday 18 December 2021 at the age of 74.

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	Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’		Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’

	~~Married~~ to another Maltese singer ~~who , also, had a great career .....~~ [[Carmen Schembri]] and ~~they have~~ two daughters, Johanna and Greta.		He was married to another popular Maltese singer [[Carmen Schembri]] and together had two daughters, Johanna and Greta.

			In September 2021 he was honoured with Gieħ l-Għanja during that year's edition of [[L-Għanja tal-Poplu]].

			He died on Saturday 18 December 2021 at the age of 74.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

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	'''Enzo Gusman''' born on 9 August, 1947 in [[Sliema]] ~~in the picturesque Island of [[Malta]], He is a Singer, composer and author and Radio and TV Presenter~~.		'''Enzo Gusman''' was a popular Maltese singer-songwriter and broadcaster born on 9 August, 1947 in [[Sliema]].

	~~Married to another Maltese singer who , also, had~~ a ~~great career ..... [[Carmen Schembri]] and they have two daughters, Johanna and Greta.~~		Enzo was one of a small number of Maltese performers who achieved International acclaim. In his case, this happened particularly in the 1970s when he represented Malta during various song contests and festival around the world.

	~~Enzo Gusman is , practically, the only~~ Maltese ~~performer~~ who ~~has~~ achieved International acclaim. ~~He has represented~~ his ~~country~~, the ~~Republic of~~ Malta~~, in numerous Festivals all over~~ the world.

	Top comic actor [[Johnnie Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]] in a programme called TIC TAC		Top comic actor [[Johnnie Navarro]] was the person who discovered Enzo and invited him as a resident singer on [[Rediffusion]] in a programme called TIC TAC
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	Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’		Enzo’s motto in life’ In The World there are no strangers, there are only friends that we have ‘ never met’

			Married to another Maltese singer who , also, had a great career ..... [[Carmen Schembri]] and they have two daughters, Johanna and Greta.

	== Discography ==		== Discography ==

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	==External links==		==External links==
			* [https://web.archive.org/web/20200819203332/https://newsbook.com.mt/enzo-gusman-ihalli-l-pjazza-tar-rahal/ Fake news about his death] - 19 August 2020

	{{DEFAULTSORT:Gusman, Enzo}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Gusman, Enzo}}
	[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]		[[Category:A-Z of the Malta Music Scene]]

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	All CDs sold well, while The Maltese Collection remained in the Maltese Charts for over a year !!		All CDs sold well, while The Maltese Collection remained in the Maltese Charts for over a year !!

	[[File: gusmanenzo.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Enzo Gusman singing the Maltese National Anthem at National Stadium ~~Ta’Qali~~]]		[[File: gusmanenzo.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Enzo Gusman singing the Maltese National Anthem at National Stadium Ta’ Qali]]

	Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !		Apart from singing and composing, Enzo Gusman also had a career as a broadcaster !
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	All in all, Enzo is a very busy man, however , he still finds time to watch TV and spend HOURS on the net, and sometimes even play his favourite sport…football.		All in all, Enzo is a very busy man, however , he still finds time to watch TV and spend HOURS on the net, and sometimes even play his favourite sport…football.

	For some time, Enzo was , also, an announcer at the [[National Stadium]] at [[~~Ta’Qali~~]] reading the line-ups before kick-off and announcing scorers etc. He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !		For some time, Enzo was , also, an announcer at the [[National Stadium]] at [[Ta’ Qali]] reading the line-ups before kick-off and announcing scorers etc. He also enjoys singing the Maltese National Anthem, along with the visiting country’s Anthem, before International matches !

	At Dicember 2011 Enzo was honored for his career, with the medal [[Midalja Għal Qadi tar-Repubblika]].		At Dicember 2011 Enzo was honored for his career, with the medal [[Midalja Għal Qadi tar-Repubblika]].