Nelu Ploieşteanu
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Nelu Ploieşteanu, born Ion Dumitrache on December 16, 1950, was a celebrated Romanian lăutărească music singer. He grew up in a family of musicians and started playing the accordion at a young age. Ploieşteanu's career took off in the 1970s, performing in various venues and eventually touring Europe. He died on April 2, 2021, after a severe battle with COVID-19.
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Nelu Ploieșteanu is considered one of the strongest voices in lăutărească music.
16 decembrie: Ziua în care a început sfârșitul dictaturii lui Ceauşescu. Cine a fost timişoreanul care a oprit tramvaieleAdevărul·
Romania· 2025-12-15
Romania· 2025-12-15
Nelu Ploieşteanu, one of the most well-known lăutărească music interpreters, died at the age of 70 from a severe form of COVID-19.
2 aprilie: Patru ani de la moartea a doi mari solişti de muzică lăutărească din cauza Covid-19Adevărul·Romania· 2025-04-01
Romania· 2025-04-01
