Nicolae Neacșu

Nicolae Neacșu
Born1924 (1924)
Isaccea, Tulcea
OriginClejani, Romania
DiedSeptember 2002 (aged 77–78)
Clejani, Giurgiu
Genres
OccupationsLăutar, violinist
InstrumentViolin
Formerly ofTaraf de Haïdouks

Nicolae Neacșu (1924 – 3 September 2002) was a Romanian lăutar and former member of the Clejani-based band Taraf de Haïdouks. He was considered to be one of the best Romani violinists in the world.[1] His main disciple was Gheorghe "Caliu" Anghel, who still plays in the Taraf de Haïdouks.

References

  1. ^ Cartwright, Garth (2002-09-16). "Obituary: Nicolae Neacsu". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-01-16.