Simion Bogdan I Lautarii De Matase - Doua Cantece Lautareti May 2026

The raw, oral traditions of the Romanian countryside.

: A song collected from Suceava that highlights the witty, storytelling side of the lăutar tradition. Why This Music Matters Now Simion Bogdan i Lautarii de Matase - Doua cantece lautareti

: A masterpiece of Romanian folk that demands incredible vocal control and emotional depth, often compared to the legendary versions by Ioana Radu. The raw, oral traditions of the Romanian countryside

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