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Sarmalele Reci

Sarmalele Reci (meaning "The Cold sarmale", [sɑrˈmɑlɛlɛ ˈrɛt͡ʃʲ]) is a Romanian rock band that was formed in 1993 in Bucharest.

History

The musical group Sarmalele Reci was initially formed by Florin Dumitrescu in 1993. Dumitrescu wanted to create a rock band that will have a Romanian name, because at that time Romanian bands usually had an American-English name.

Members

The band members in 1993 were:

  • Zoltán András - vocal, keyboards
  • Mihai Iordache - saxophone
  • Emil Viciu - guitar
  • Ciprian Voinea - bass guitar
  • Florin Ștefan - drums
  • Florin Dumitrescu - text composer

In 2010s:

  • Zoltán András - vocals, keyboards, accordion
  • Emil Viciu - guitars
  • Radu Râmniceanu - bass
  • Bogdan Bereucă - drums

Discography

  • 1995 - Ţara te vrea prost (The State Wants You Stupid)
  • 1996 - Aurolac (Junkie)
  • 1998 - Bucate alese (Chosen Foods)
  • 1999 - Răpirea din Serai (The Abduction from the Seraglio)
  • 2001 - Maniac
  • 2003 - Vaca (The Cow)
  • 2007 - Adrian Băsescu
  • 2009 - O seară la Operetă (A Night at the Operetta)
  • 2012 - Haos.ro (Chaos.ro)
  • 2021 - Ţara te vrea prost (The State Wants You Stupid) (remake)
  • 2023 - Aurolac (Junkie) (remake)

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