: A song collected from Suceava that highlights the witty, storytelling side of the lăutar tradition. Why This Music Matters Now
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) 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: : A song collected from Suceava that highlights
: A masterpiece of Romanian folk that demands incredible vocal control and emotional depth, often compared to the legendary versions by Ioana Radu. His journey began at age 15, learning the
A nostalgic blend of tangos, waltzes, and cabaret songs that defined early 20th-century Bucharest. The Sound of Silk: Lăutarii de Mătase
Restoring the Soul of the Past: Simion Bogdan & Lăutarii de Mătase