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	'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.		'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as MarTina.
	[[File:matinaborg.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Matina]]		[[File:matinaborg.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Matina]]

			== Early career ==
	Coming from a musical family, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].		Coming from a musical family, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].

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	Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the [[Versatile Brass]]. Together they performed during high profile gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedict XVI, to name but a few such occasions.		Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the [[Versatile Brass]]. Together they performed during high profile gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedict XVI, to name but a few such occasions.

			== Life in London ==
	When she was 17, she moved to London to further her studies at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), in Guildford. A year later, she achieved a Higher Diploma in Vocals, and later also read her Vocal Degree within the same ACM.		When she was 17, she moved to London to further her studies at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), in Guildford. A year later, she achieved a Higher Diploma in Vocals, and later also read her Vocal Degree within the same ACM.

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	While in the UK, she started developing her songwriting and carried on improving her piano skills. In 2012 she became the main vocalist with a number of function bands.		While in the UK, she started developing her songwriting and carried on improving her piano skills. In 2012 she became the main vocalist with a number of function bands.

			== Rise ==
	In 2013, she made London her home and professional base signing up to the new independent UK label [[Coast Music]].		In 2013, she made London her home and professional base signing up to the new independent UK label [[Coast Music]].

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	Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.		Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.



	== External links ==		== External links ==

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	'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.		'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.
			[[File:matinaborg.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|right\|Matina]]

	~~Lives at [[Valletta]] the Capital City Of [[Malta]], a small beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.~~Coming from a musical ~~background~~, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, ~~the~~ brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].		Coming from a musical family, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].

	She also took Ballet and Jazz Dance Lessons, however singing was always her true passion.At the age of 14, she took up her vocal studies with ~~Mr.~~ Joshua Alamu, a ~~very well renowned~~ vocal coach and instructor ~~in the UK~~.		She also took Ballet and Jazz Dance Lessons, however singing was always her true passion. At the age of 14, she took up her vocal studies with Joshua Alamu, a UK-based vocal coach and instructor.

	Martina's debut was with the [[Malta Philharmonic Orchestra]] during the Orchestra Goes Pop concert, what eventually became the [[Rockestra]].		Martina's debut was with the [[Malta Philharmonic Orchestra]] during the Orchestra Goes Pop concert, what eventually became the [[Rockestra]]. <small>{in which year?}</small>

	She later was the resident female singer during a weekly programme on the National Maltese TV Channel.Following this, she was constantly invited to sing or be interviewed on various TV channels and programmes.		She later was the resident female singer during a weekly programme on the National Maltese TV Channel. <small>{in which one? and which channel?}</small> Following this, she was constantly invited to sing or be interviewed on various TV channels and programmes.

	Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the Versatile Brass. Together they ~~showcased their outstanding talents~~ during ~~prestigious~~ gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope ~~Benedictus~~ XVI, to name but a few occasions.		Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the [[Versatile Brass]]. Together they performed during high profile gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedict XVI, to name but a few such occasions.

	When she was 17, she moved to London to further her studies at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), in Guildford. A year later, she achieved a Higher Diploma in Vocals, and later also read her Vocal Degree within the same ACM.		When she was 17, she moved to London to further her studies at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), in Guildford. A year later, she achieved a Higher Diploma in Vocals, and later also read her Vocal Degree within the same ACM.

	She has worked in collaboration with [[Tenishia]], and other DJs from the Ministry of Sound in the UK.		She has worked in collaboration with [[Tenishia]], and other DJs from the [[Ministry of Sound]] in the UK.

	~~While in the UK, she started developing her Songwriting and carried on improving her piano skills.In 2012 she became the main vocalist with several function bands.~~

	Martina is inspired by artists such as Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Keke Wyatt, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and many others ...all having jazz and soul in their music from which she derived some of her styles.

	~~In 2013, she made London her home and professional base.~~
	~~Her debut release under this name appeared in December 2013. Rise is a house song by Youngheart featuring her voice. It was released on the [[Coast Music]] label~~


	~~She has recently been signed to an independent label~~ in the UK .		While in the UK, she started developing her songwriting and carried on improving her piano skills. In 2012 she became the main vocalist with a number of function bands.
	~~Martina is happily stationed in~~ the ~~heart~~ of ~~London so she may fully concentrate on her singing career~~.

	~~On February 13~~, ~~2013 Matina get into~~ the [[~~UK Week Chart Top 30~~]] ~~with her first release – ''Rise''~~.		In 2013, she made London her home and professional base signing up to the new independent UK label [[Coast Music]].

	Rise ~~has broken into~~ the Upfront Club ~~Chart ahead of major acts like Beyoncé Ft Jay Z, David Guetta, London Grammar, Tinie Tempah and Disclosure Ft Mary J Blige~~.		Her debut release under this name appeared in December 2013. ''Rise'' is a house song by Youngheart featuring her voice. It was released on the Coast Music label. On 13 February 2014 the song entered the top 30 on the UK's [[Upfront Club Charts]]. The following week it climbed to number 2 on the same chart.
	~~Matina and writers/producers Youngheart are~~ the ~~first two signings for new London label, Coast~~

	With remixes by dance aces, Hoxton Whores, the track’s sultry groove and soaring vocal have received widespread support from UK and international DJs like Tim Cullen at Ministry, Erick Morrilo, Brandon Block, Tiesto, Mikey Gallagher and BTraits (BBC Radio 1).		With remixes by dance aces, Hoxton Whores, the track’s sultry groove and soaring vocal have received widespread support from UK and international DJs like Tim Cullen at Ministry, Erick Morrilo, Brandon Block, Tiesto, Mikey Gallagher and BTraits (BBC Radio 1).

	The pop version of the track will be released on March 10, supported by video and radio promotion and coinciding with Matina’s four-week club and schools’ tour		The pop version of the track will be released on 10 March 2014, supported by video and radio promotion and coinciding with Matina’s four-week club and schools’ tour

	Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.		Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.




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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* [http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMatina Matina on Facebook]		* [http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMatina Matina on Facebook]
	* [[http://www.facebook.com/martinajborg Martina Borg on Facebook]]		* [http://www.facebook.com/martinajborg Martina Borg on Facebook]
	* [http://soundcloud.com/martinaborg23 Martina Borg on Soundcloud]]		* [http://soundcloud.com/martinaborg23 Martina Borg on Soundcloud]]
	* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMatina OfficialMatina channel on YouTube]		* [http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialMatina OfficialMatina channel on YouTube]

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	'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.		'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.

	Lives at [[Valletta]] the Capital City Of [[Malta]], a small beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.		Lives at [[Valletta]] the Capital City Of [[Malta]], a small beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.Coming from a musical background, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, the brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].

	~~Coming from a musical background, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, the brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].~~		She also took Ballet and Jazz Dance Lessons, however singing was always her true passion.At the age of 14, she took up her vocal studies with Mr. Joshua Alamu, a very well renowned vocal coach and instructor in the UK.

	She also took Ballet and Jazz Dance Lessons, however singing was always her true passion.

	At the age of 14, she took up her vocal studies with Mr. Joshua Alamu, a very well renowned vocal coach and instructor in the UK.

	Martina's debut was with the [[Malta Philharmonic Orchestra]] during the Orchestra Goes Pop concert, what eventually became the [[Rockestra]].		Martina's debut was with the [[Malta Philharmonic Orchestra]] during the Orchestra Goes Pop concert, what eventually became the [[Rockestra]].

	She later was the resident female singer during a weekly programme on the National Maltese TV Channel.		She later was the resident female singer during a weekly programme on the National Maltese TV Channel.Following this, she was constantly invited to sing or be interviewed on various TV channels and programmes.

	Following this, she was constantly invited to sing or be interviewed on various TV channels and programmes.

	Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the Versatile Brass. Together they showcased their outstanding talents during prestigious gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedictus XVI, to name but a few occasions.		Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the Versatile Brass. Together they showcased their outstanding talents during prestigious gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedictus XVI, to name but a few occasions.

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	Martina is happily stationed in the heart of London so she may fully concentrate on her singing career.		Martina is happily stationed in the heart of London so she may fully concentrate on her singing career.

			On February 13, 2013 Matina get into the [[UK Week Chart Top 30]] with her first release – ''Rise''.

			Rise has broken into the Upfront Club Chart ahead of major acts like Beyoncé Ft Jay Z, David Guetta, London Grammar, Tinie Tempah and Disclosure Ft Mary J Blige.
			Matina and writers/producers Youngheart are the first two signings for new London label, Coast

			With remixes by dance aces, Hoxton Whores, the track’s sultry groove and soaring vocal have received widespread support from UK and international DJs like Tim Cullen at Ministry, Erick Morrilo, Brandon Block, Tiesto, Mikey Gallagher and BTraits (BBC Radio 1).

			The pop version of the track will be released on March 10, supported by video and radio promotion and coinciding with Matina’s four-week club and schools’ tour

			Her follow-up single is due in spring 2014, with an album being launched later this year.

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	'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg (born 23 August ~~1993)~~, who has also released material as MarTina.		'''Matina''' is the stage name of Maltese singer Martina Borg was born 23 August 1992, who has also released material as ''MarTina''.

			Lives at [[Valletta]] the Capital City Of [[Malta]], a small beautiful island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

			Coming from a musical background, it was natural for her as a young girl to take up piano lessons under the tuition of her own father, the brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg]].

			She also took Ballet and Jazz Dance Lessons, however singing was always her true passion.

			At the age of 14, she took up her vocal studies with Mr. Joshua Alamu, a very well renowned vocal coach and instructor in the UK.

			Martina's debut was with the [[Malta Philharmonic Orchestra]] during the Orchestra Goes Pop concert, what eventually became the [[Rockestra]].

			She later was the resident female singer during a weekly programme on the National Maltese TV Channel.

			Following this, she was constantly invited to sing or be interviewed on various TV channels and programmes.

			Before setting off to London, Martina was the resident singer within her father's big band, the Versatile Brass. Together they showcased their outstanding talents during prestigious gigs for the President of Malta, the Minister for Tourism and Culture, and at the Vatican City for Pope Benedictus XVI, to name but a few occasions.

			When she was 17, she moved to London to further her studies at the ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music), in Guildford. A year later, she achieved a Higher Diploma in Vocals, and later also read her Vocal Degree within the same ACM.

			She has worked in collaboration with [[Tenishia]], and other DJs from the Ministry of Sound in the UK.

			While in the UK, she started developing her Songwriting and carried on improving her piano skills.In 2012 she became the main vocalist with several function bands.

			Martina is inspired by artists such as Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Keke Wyatt, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and many others ...all having jazz and soul in their music from which she derived some of her styles.

	In 2013, she made London her home and professional base.		In 2013, she made London her home and professional base.
			Her debut release under this name appeared in December 2013. Rise is a house song by Youngheart featuring her voice. It was released on the [[Coast Music]] label


			She has recently been signed to an independent label in the UK .
			Martina is happily stationed in the heart of London so she may fully concentrate on her singing career.




	~~Her debut release under this name appeared in December 2013. '''Rise''' is a house song by [[Youngheart]] featuring her voice. It was released on the [[Coast Music]] label.~~

	~~She is the daughter of brass virtuoso [[Paul Borg (brass virtuoso)\|Paul Borg]].~~

	== External links ==		== External links ==