: Their sound was heavily influenced by Western disco acts like ABBA and Arabesque, frequently releasing Romanian-language covers of international hits alongside original compositions. Key Members and History
: A "doina" is a traditional, often melancholic Romanian folk song style. By asking to "sing me the doina," the lyrics evoke a sense of longing ( dor ) or nostalgia, a common theme in Romanian culture, but reinterpreted through the upbeat tempo of disco. Trio Expres CГўnt mi doin
(Sing me the doina) is a notable song by Trio Expres , a pioneering Romanian disco-pop group active primarily between 1979 and 1987. The group was established by Carmen Mureșan (now known as Carmen Harra) and produced by Titus Munteanu for Romanian Television (TVR). Background and Context : Their sound was heavily influenced by Western
: Trio Expres was the first Romanian vocal group to introduce a complete performance concept that combined synchronized choreography with live singing. They were massive stars in Romania during the late 70s and early 80s, often appearing on high-profile TV programs like the New Year's Eve specials. (Sing me the doina) is a notable song
: Carmen Mureșan, Angela Stoenescu (leader), and Zoe Câmpeanu (later replaced by Angela Olaru). During this era, they performed at the Montreux Music Festival.
: The track is characterized by its blend of traditional Romanian melodic sensibilities with the then-modern "pop-disco" sound.