Ioan Pop & Grupul Iza; Ioachim Fat, Grigore Chira May 2026

: A skilled ceteraș (violinist) who was a disciple of Victor Negrea and a graduate of the Music Conservatory.

is a renowned folk music ensemble from the Maramureș region of Romania, specifically from the Iza Valley. The group is celebrated for preserving and performing authentic traditional music, including hori (long songs), dance tunes, laments, and lullabies. Key Members and Collaborators Ioan Pop & Grupul Iza; Ioachim Fat, Grigore Chira

: They perform a wide range of traditional genres, from lively wedding dances to soulful bocete (mourning songs). : A skilled ceteraș (violinist) who was a

The group is recognized for its raw, "peasant-style" sound that maintains the archaic atmosphere of Maramureș. including hori (long songs)