Simion Bogdan I Lautarii De Matase - Doua Cantece Lautareti Today

While Bogdan Simion’s albums like Valahia în Demol and Drum pavat cu bolovani have broken sales records, his live performances of "Două cântece lăutărești" (Two Fiddler Songs) showcase the range of this tradition. Often featuring iconic pieces like and "Mă iubeam pe-un strat de ceapă" , these songs bridge the gap between profound sorrow and biting humor.

The band’s name, "Lăutarii de Mătase" (The Silk Fiddlers), reflects the refinement they bring to traditional sounds. The ensemble features a lineup of virtuosos: (țambal/hammered dulcimer) Mandi Pană (violin) Cornel Neacșu (accordion) Robert Adam-Szoltan (double bass) Cristi Adam (viola-braci) Simion Bogdan i Lautarii de Matase - Doua cantece lautareti

In the heart of Bucharest’s bustling modern life, a sound echoes from a forgotten era—the rhythmic strumming of the cobza and the soulful wail of the violin. At the center of this revival is , a musician and researcher who has dedicated his life to restoring "lăutăria" (traditional fiddler music) to its former glory. Alongside his ensemble, Lăutarii de Mătase , he doesn't just perform music; he resurrects the "tears and joy" of Romanian identity. The Last of the Cobzari While Bogdan Simion’s albums like Valahia în Demol

A nostalgic blend of tangos, waltzes, and cabaret songs that defined early 20th-century Bucharest. The Sound of Silk: Lăutarii de Mătase The Last of the Cobzari A nostalgic blend