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Music inMoldova is closely related to that of its neighbour and cultural kin,Romania. Moldovan folk is known for swift, complex rhythms (a characteristic shared with manyEastern European traditions),musical improvisation,syncopation and muchmelodicornamentation.[1] Pop, hip hop, rock and other modern genres have their own fans in Moldova as well. Modern pop stars includeO-Zone, a Moldovan band whose "Dragostea din tei" was a major 2004 European hit, guitarist and songwriterVladimir Pogrebniuc,Natalia Barbu, who is well known in Germany, Romania and Ukraine, andNelly Ciobanu. The band Flacai became well known in the 1970s across Moldova, turning their hometown ofCahul into an important center of music.[2]
During theSoviet era, Moldovan folk culture flourished, and was strongly promoted by the government. However, many elements were altered to obscure the shared history of Romania and Moldova, because the Soviet Union wanted to discourage secession.[3]
TheMioriţa is ancientballad that is a very important part of Moldovan folk culture.
Moldova's folk music and dance companies, troupes and orchestras are well known, especiallyJoc, an academic dance company; ajoc is a celebration that includes dances, as well as the part of a town where the dancing takes place.
TheOrchestra of Moldovan Folk Music and Dance was founded in 1949; the orchestra playsRomanian,Russian,Ukrainian,Polish,German music.
Music festivals in Moldova includeThe Faces of Friends, held in the town ofCahul; this festival was founded in 1996.
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