Where is the Hard Rock Cafe in Bucharest?
As a tour guide, I have been asked multiple times where the Hard Rock Cafe is located because, people love their Hard Rock Cafe souvenirs from all around the world. So you can go to the restaurant itself, but if you want to get…
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Political Manele – Elections in Romania 18 May 2025
I am tired of politics, and the elections are quite simple: Nicusor Dan pro-European candidate, and George Simion anti-EU candidate. But what really keeps me up at night is who has the best manele dedicated towards his campaign? Dani Mocanu – Pro Europa “I…
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Live music venues and concert halls in Bucharest
Buhcarest has some impressive and fascinating music venues and concert halls. Some are unique from a historical point of view, but some just encompass the constant need for the city to have a good time. Bucharest is the city that sleeps in the morning,…
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What are Manele?
Definition The Romanian dictionary describes manele as: “A love song of oriental origin, with a tender and drawn-out melody.” While Wikipedia describes it as: “a genre of pop folk music from Romania”. The manele can be divided into “classical manele” and “modern manele”. The “classical manele” are…
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Romanian music (Transforming previous genres of music – The art of a Remix) – Part 4
Eugenia Nicolae & Cazanoi Brothers feat. rimenescu – Inima N-o Mai Rabda Blending hip-hop, traditional Romanian tunes, pop, electronic beats, and a touch of manele creates something truly unique. This song celebrates the enduring strength of love, which overcomes time and challenges. Pe cărarea…
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Best Romanian TV series for Foreigners
You want to learn Romanian? Or want to get a vibe of the region? Well, the best thing ever is the experience of watching some TV series produced in Romania or some stories from Romania. The biggest challenge in finding the best TV series…
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Rock Music during Communism in Romania
During the Romanian communist period, rock and metal music faced censorship but still thrived. Secret police monitored rock party-goers’ attire, misunderstanding band slogans as political messages. Western radio and approved concerts offered rare opportunities for music. Bands like Pheonix, Olympic, Pro Musica, Timpuri Noi,…
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The rise of trap music in Romania: Popular songs
Trap is a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the Southern United States and is characterized by its use of heavy beats, and often dark or aggressive themes. This trend managed to reach the land of Dracula…. and Dracula embraced it.
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5 movies about Communism – 25 December Special
15th December 1989, the streets of Timisoara saw people protesting the eviction of Pastor Laszlo Tokes. The protests escalated, and the repressive forces responded by firing upon the demonstrators, resulting in the deaths of several hundred protesters. On December 21st, in Bucharest, crowds gathered…
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Reinterpreted Romanian Holiday Music for Winter (Carols and New Years Eve Songs)
Romanians really love their holiday music; this list consists mostly of reinterpreted Christmas carols and one song for the passing from one year to the next.
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Dracula's Guide to Romania 