Simion Bogdan I Lautarii De Matase - Doua Cantece Lautareti File

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)

"Două Cântece Lăutărești": A Glimpse into the Repertoire Simion Bogdan i Lautarii de Matase - Doua cantece lautareti

Bogdan Simion is often described as one of Romania’s last true cobzari . His journey began at age 15, learning the secrets of the cobza from old masters like Constantin Gaciu. Today, he holds a PhD in literature and uses his erudition to curate music that spans three distinct worlds: The band’s name, "Lăutarii de Mătase" (The Silk

The raw, oral traditions of the Romanian countryside. Today, he holds a PhD in literature and

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

The sophisticated, often heartbreaking music of the city's professional fiddlers.

: A song collected from Suceava that highlights the witty, storytelling side of the lăutar tradition. Why This Music Matters Now