Their sound has been described as "fierce, authentic, and artfully crafted" by World Music Central and "psychedelic and melancholic" by West Deutschland Radio.
A former soprano opera singer who transitioned to folk-inspired soul to pursue a more "truthful artistry" grounded in everyday struggles.
"Rică din Obor" is inspired by a local Bucharest figure who served as a Romanian equivalent to the fictional criminal "Mack the Knife". The song blends gritty urban storytelling with high-art musicality. ZMEI3 - RicДѓ din Obor
Music by Oli Bott ; lyrics by Miron Radu Paraschivescu and Mihai Victor Iliescu .
ZMEI3 is known for recording live without overdubs to capture raw energy, often in unconventional locations like the Carpathian Mountains . Their sound has been described as "fierce, authentic,
A fusion of Romanian folk, indie-pop, blues, soul, and jazz.
His virtuosic, improvisational vibraphone play is the core melodic engine of the band's unique sound. The song blends gritty urban storytelling with high-art
Recorded live at Garcia Berlin and mastered by Arnulf Ballhorn . 🏛️ Band Identity: "Rough Romanian Soul"
