: 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 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.

: Includes elements of hori (slow, soulful songs) and improvised rhythmic shouting known as strigături .

(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 track incorporates several hallmarks of Northern Romanian folklore:

: The official music video was filmed in the traditional household of Victoru' Știrbuțului in Călinești, Maramureș , emphasizing rural heritage. Traditional Elements in the Song