To some refined music enthusiasts and jazz traditionalists beyond Romania, the notion of Romanian jazz might appear lofty. However, it embodies a unique heritage and a rich musical tradition in its own right.
Published February, 2025
In today’s Romanian society, few topics have the power to polarize as much as Manele (the more commonly used plural for manea) music – a genre of contemporary pop music with Oriental/Balkan influences – owned, produced, and played by the Roma societies spread for centuries throughout various geographic areas of the country.
Published November, 2024
An analysis of the tulnic – a woodwind instrument found only in the Apuseni Mountains.
Published October, 2024