Nicolae Neacșu

Nicolae Neacșu
Born 1924
Isaccea, Tulcea
Origin Clejani, Romania
Died September 2002 (aged 77–78)
Clejani, Giurgiu
Occupation(s) Lăutar, violinist
Instruments Violin
Associated acts Taraf de Haïdouks

Nicolae Neacșu (1924, Isaccea, Tulcea – 3 September 2002, Clejani, Giurgiu) was a lăutar, an important member of the Taraf de Haïdouks, a well-known Romani (Gypsy) 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.


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