List of Romanian musicians

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This is a list of musicians from Romania.

Classical

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George Enescu

Contemporary

Some of the most prominent contemporary musicians of Romania:

Contents

Alternative

Avant-garde

Cafe singers

House/Dance

Electronica

Folk

Psych-folk/world fusion

Folkloric/Ethnic/World

Hip-Hop, Rap

Jazz, Acid jazz

Pop

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Inna
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Activ performing in Costinești

Rock and Metal

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Zdob şi Zdub

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