(My mother-in-law is a chosen fruit) is a popular folk song by Angelina Korjan . Released in 2016 , it subverts the common Romanian trope of the "sour" mother-in-law by celebrating her as a source of wisdom and kindness. Song Meaning and Themes
: It belongs to the Petrecere (party) or Folclor genre, often performed at weddings and community festivals to honor family bonds. Production Credits Music : Angelina Korjan Lyrics : Ruslan Colesnic Orchestration : Sandu Sura Angelina Korjan - Soacra mea e poama aleasa
: Unlike the classic "soacră poamă acră" (sour fruit mother-in-law) trope, Korjan describes her as "aleasă" (choice/premium), meaning she is exceptionally good. (My mother-in-law is a chosen fruit) is a
The lyrics, written by , present a refreshing take on family dynamics within traditional folk music. Production Credits Music : Angelina Korjan Lyrics :
You can watch the official music video, which showcases the festive and appreciative spirit of the song, on YouTube: