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The Art – Way of Communication Tudor Gheorghe actor and singer 1945 LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication The son of an Iron Guard member, he was forced to take a 4 year break from music by communist authorities after a series of concerts in which he performed songs with politically charged content by renowned Romanian author Ion Luca Caragiale. LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Tudor Gheorghe (born August 1, 1945) is a Romanian musician, actor and poet known primarily for his politically charged musical career and his collaborations with well known figures of late 20th century Romanian poetry. Gheorghe's recording work is often associated with activism and has received much critical acclaim during the years. LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Occupations: singer, songwriter, actor, poet Genres: folk, Romanian peasant music, Romanian folklore music, fiddler music, spoken word, classical music. Instruments: vocals, guitar and cobza LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication He was listed as number 76 on the Greatest Romanians of All Time. Born on August 1, 1945 in Podari, Dolj County, Tudor Gheorghe had a rough childhood as his father was arrested on political grounds and sent to prison in Aiud. His own concerts were banned during the last years of communism. LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Due to his unique voice and his ease and courage to approach musical styles that are so different from children music to folk music, from fiddler music, peasant music, or folklore to classical music he has insured himself a very distinct place in Romanian music, a place where he is the one and only figure. Once he said he never counts his songs, but his shows. He had various collaborations from mere fiddlers to children choirs, from gipsy tarafs to symphonic orchestras. LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication "Every time I listen to him - and this happens often - Tudor Gheorghe confirms my hunch that Romanian poetry can move mountains" (Marin Sorescu) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

SELECTED SONGS Au înnebunit salcâmii (Symphonic) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Mama coace pâine (Children song) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Carul cu flori (Folklore) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication În Archanghel (Symphonic) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Geaba mă mai duc acasă (Fiddler song) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Of ce dor, ce chin, ce jale (Folklore) Live LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Mărine la nunta ta (Peasant Folklore) LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Mărie, Mărie (Folklore song) Symphonic version Taraf (Fiddler) version LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

The Art – Way of Communication Last, but definitely not least. The most sensitive one. “Colind celui fără ţară” (Caroling for the One Without a Country). Pay special attention to his interpretation towards the end of the song! LLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUSLLPLLPCOMENIUSCOMENIUS

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