Romica Puceanu [SEP] date of birth
Romica Puceanu
Romica Puceanu (; 1926–1996) was a Romanian Gypsy singer and interpreter of urban lăutărească music from Romania.
Early life.
Puceneau started to sing professionally when she was 14, with the "Brothers Gore taraf", one of the most famous "tarafuri" of the time.
Career.
She was highly appreciated for her unique voice and for the sensibility of her singing.
Personal life.
Despite her professional success, she had an unhappy love life which led to some drinking problems,
and also affected her voice in the later part of her life.
She was married to the accordionist Bebe Şerban (also known as "Bebe de la Petrichioaia" - "Bebe from Petrichioaia"). Cornelia Teişanu, her niece, is also a singer.
Death.
Romica Puceanu died as a result of a car accident in 1996.
See also.
- Music of Romania
References.
- Jurnalul Naţional - Romica Puceanu collection edition - March 26, 2007
- Romica Puceanu
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