: Like much of the music from the Clejani region, it features a polyphonic sound that blends violin, accordion, double bass, and the cimbalom .
Watch this authentic live performance of the song by Taraf de Haïdouks, featuring lead vocals by Costica Boieru and Ilie Pasalan: Key Aspects of the Song Taraf de Haidouks - Cantec de dragoste ca la Roata
: The song is a "Cantec de dragoste" (love song), a traditional genre of Romanian lăutari music. The "Roata" style refers to a specific village or regional musical tradition known for its soul-stirring melodies and complex rhythms. : Like much of the music from the
: While the ensemble has seen many members over decades, this specific song is famously associated with the haunting vocals of Costica Boieru and Ilie Pasalan . : While the ensemble has seen many members
: Taraf de Haïdouks (meaning "Taraf of Outlaws") gained international fame in the early 1990s, counting fans like Johnny Depp and the Kronos Quartet . The song remains a staple of their live performances and appears on their highly-regarded 1994 album, Honourable Brigands, Magic Horses and Evil Eye .
