Oana Font I Zorina Balan - Cetera Din Maramure May 2026

(The Fiddle from Maramureș) is a traditional Romanian folk song released in May 2022 as a collaborative single by Oana Font and Zorina Bălan . The track serves as a cultural bridge, bringing together Oana Font, a native of Maramureș, and Zorina Bălan, a prominent singer from the Oltenia region. Musical Significance and Background

: The song was born from Zorina Bălan's desire to explore musical styles outside her native Oltenia. Oana Font composed the melody and lyrics, specifically tailored to the "Moroșenească" (Maramureș) style. Oana Font i Zorina Balan - Cetera din Maramure

: The title refers to the ceteră (violin), the primary melodic instrument of Maramureș. In the lyrics, the artists address the fiddle as a "friend" ( pretină ) that has accompanied them through difficult times. (The Fiddle from Maramureș) is a traditional Romanian

: Includes elements of hori (slow, soulful songs) and improvised rhythmic shouting known as strigături . Oana Font composed the melody and lyrics, specifically

: Features the typical Maramureș ensemble of a fiddle ( ceteră ), a three-string guitar ( zongoră ) for rhythmic accompaniment, and often a drum ( dobă ).