(2018) is a soulful Romanian folk song by Maria Beatrice Băndoiu , an artist from the Gorj region . Released in May 2018, the song features lyrics by Irina Alboiu and musical orchestration by the renowned Orchestra Lăutarii from Chișinău. Thematic Analysis
The song is a tribute dedicated primarily to the artist's father, as well as to all those who carry the name Constantine, referencing the Great Emperor Constantine. As a piece of traditional Romanian folklore, it carries the specific "doina" and "sârbă" influences of Oltenia.
: Băndoiu identifies strongly with her Gorj heritage, often citing the influence of Maria Lătărețu, the "matchless nightingale" of Romanian folk.
: She was the youngest winner of the Maria Lătărețu Festival Trophy in 2008 and won first prize at the Mamaia Festival that same year.
