The Cobza has become less widespread in usage than previoiusly. The oldest
illustrations and even old photos from the late 19th century show the
cobza, along with the violin and the nai as the standard Roma ensemble
for entertainment. In the folk ensembles in the od style, the cobza
simply strums following the harmony of the melody. Ion Zlotea made
a 45rpm disc in which he plays melody giving some idea of the potential
of this instrument. He plays compositions in the Lautaraeasca style
accopanied by Florea Cioaca.
1. Ce mi-e mie drag pe lume
2. Hora
3. Sapte vai si-o vale-adinca
4. Hora lui Zlotea
Electrecord 45-stm-epc-10.470
Also please note that
I am putting up my own field recordings from Romania made in 1977. romania-1977
Robert Garfias
Department of Anthropology
UCI
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