Nicolae Neacșu

Nicolae Neacșu
Born1924 (1924)
Isaccea, Tulcea
OriginClejani, Romania
DiedSeptember 2002 (aged 77–78)
Clejani, Giurgiu
Occupation(s)Lăutar, violinist
Instrument(s)Violin
Formerly ofTaraf de Haïdouks
Musical artist

Nicolae Neacșu (1924, in Isaccea, Tulcea – 3 September 2002, in Clejani, Giurgiu) was a Romanian lăutar, an important member of the Taraf de Haïdouks, a well-known Romani band from Clejani, Romania. He was considered to be one of the best Romani violinists in the world.[1] His main disciple was Gheorghe "Caliu" Anghel, who still plays in the Taraf de Haïdouks.

References

  1. ^ Cartwright, Garth (2002-09-16). "Obituary: Nicolae Neacsu". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-01-16.

External links

  • Obituary at PassiOn Music Archived 2007-12-18 at the Wayback Machine
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