Born Marin Teodorescu in Pitești, Zavaidoc was the most celebrated lăutar (fiddler/singer) of interwar Romania.
: Known for a powerful tenor voice and emotional delivery, he bridged the gap between raw folk melodies and refined urban "romances". Analysis of "Foaie verde și-un dudău" Foaie verde și-un dudău / Song about ageing Zavaidoc - Foaie verde И™i-un dudДѓu
: He came from a prestigious family of musicians; his brother played the violin and his sister the accordion. Born Marin Teodorescu in Pitești, Zavaidoc was the
: After serving in World War I, Zavaidoc moved to Bucharest, where he became a sensation in the city's gardens and restaurants, eventually becoming a best-selling artist for Columbia Records starting in 1925. Born Marin Teodorescu in Pitești