Ion Zlotea - Cobză

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Review by Rolf B. Holte

Cobză by Ion Zlotea: A Folk Journey That Feels Like Home Let me tell you something about Cobză, the 1959 gem from Romania. This isn’t just another folk album—it’s a warm hug for your soul, wrapped in strings and tradition. It’s raw, it’s real, and honestly? It feels like sitting by a fire with your grandparents telling stories you’ll never forget. The record is led by Ion Zlotea himself on cobza (that small but mighty string instrument), backed up beautifully by Nicu Stănescu’s Orchestra de Muzică Populară. You can hear every note drip with authenticity, as if they were playing not just to entertain but to keep their culture alive. The production might feel a little dated—thanks, 1950s tech—but that only adds charm. Like an old photograph, its imperfections make it more human. Now let me zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me. First off, "Să-mi Cînți Cobzar Bătrîn" hits different. It starts slow, almost hesitant, like someone coaxing memories out of the past. Then BAM! The melody kicks in, and suddenly you’re dancing barefoot at some village wedding. I swear, this tune has a way of pulling at heartstrings without even trying too hard. Maybe it’s how Zlotea plucks those cobza strings—it’s playful yet kinda melancholic, like he knows life’s bittersweet truths but still chooses joy anyway. And then there’s “Hora Lui Zlotea.” Oh man, this one’s special. It’s got rhythm for days, the kind that makes your feet tap even when you try to sit still. There’s something magical about how the orchestra swells behind Zlotea’s lead—it’s celebratory but also grounded, like it belongs to the earth itself. Listening to it felt like being part of something bigger than myself, like joining hands in a circle where everyone’s welcome. Every time I hear it, I think of laughter under starry skies and plates piled high with sarmale. Simple joys, ya know? What really gets me though is how timeless these songs feel. Even though this album dropped back in ‘59, it doesn’t sound old—it sounds eternal. Like these tunes have been around forever and will be long after we’re gone. Weird thought, right? But hey, maybe that’s why folk music sticks around. It reminds us who we are, no matter what year it is. So yeah, Cobză isn’t perfect. Some parts crackle, others feel rough around the edges—but that’s exactly why it works. It’s honest. And honestly? After listening to this album, I kinda wish I could go back in time to thank Ion Zlotea personally. Or at least grab a drink with him and ask him to play a few more tunes. Final random thought: If albums had scents, this one would smell like freshly baked bread and pine trees. Just saying.

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Artist: Ion Zlotea
Album: Cobză
Rating: 4.33

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Download

Filename: ion-zlotea-cobz.zip
  • MP3 size: 30.4 mb
  • FLAC size: 394.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Hora Lui Zlotea2:45
Sîrba Pe Bătăi
Bulgărăș De Ghiață Rece Și Cocoșel Cu Două Creste
Ce Mi-e Mie Drag Pe Lume3:00
Vlăsceneasca Lui Zlotea
Horă2:00
Șapte Văi Și-o Vale-adîncă2:10
Să-mi Cînți Cobzar Bătrîn

Video

Ce mi-e mie drag pe lume / What I love on this world

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Catalog Numbers

  • EPC 123
  • 45-STM-EPC 10.470

Labels

Electrecord

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 33 ⅓ RPM
  • Mono
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Printed ByI.P. Fabrica De Timbre

Credits

RoleCredit
Accompanied ByOrchestra de muzică populară Nicu Stănescu
OrchestraOrchestra de muzică populară Nicu Stănescu
CobzaIon Zlotea
ConductorNicu Stănescu
EngineerVasile Sibana
GraphicsI. Sînpetru
LeaderFlorea Cioacă
ProducerStela Nachi

Notes

Red labels with Blue|White|Black print

Barcodes

  • Other: N.I.I. 433/71
  • Other (Price): Lei 10

About Ion Zlotea

Romanian lăutar & cobza player (b. June 22, 1898 in Țegheș - d. March 13, 1978 in Bucharest)

Name Vars

  • Ion Zlotna

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that the 1959 Romanian folk album *Cobză* by Ion Zlotea is a hidden gem in the world of traditional music? It’s packed with soulful tracks like *Ce Mi-e Mie Drag Pe Lume* and *Hora Lui Zlotea*. The album features the talented Orchestra de muzică populară Nicu Stănescu, led by conductor Nicu Stănescu himself. What makes it even cooler? The cobza, a traditional stringed instrument, takes center stage, played masterfully by Zlotea. This album feels like a time capsule of Romania’s rich musical heritage!

Comments

jurekovevijesti
jurekovevijesti
2025-03-13
mama, mama, ce muzica avem ! si ascultam toate rapandulele pe TV si radio !
masonstewart1ed27009b5
masonstewart1ed27009b5
2025-03-13
niente di più bello
cdwblk
cdwblk
2025-03-12
După draga mea mândră!!
farahhanani355449407
farahhanani355449407
2025-03-12
Multumesc domnule pentru aceste melodii deosebite .daca sar putea descarca toate acestea de unde as putea sa o fac!?
cheryljune
cheryljune
2025-03-11
Nu stiu de ce da gandul imi fuge la Liviu Vasilica....multam pt muzica...
smdbpaupisi
smdbpaupisi
2025-03-10
Eu nu's din Teleorman, dar melodia mi se pare minunata! E muzica romaneasca autentica !
5*
brootaldesire
brootaldesire
2025-03-10
felicitari pentru melodiile vechi colectionate si pentru imaginile alese!
erolberin
erolberin
2025-03-10
foarte frumos :)
trishikabhatia75
trishikabhatia75
2025-03-09
Ce frumos suna Teleormanul meu drag,...astazi fac un maraton si stau sa vad toate clipurile postate...ce pot zice FELICITARI F F FRUMOS de ar fi mai multi ca tine