Subcarpați (the name is Romanian for the Romanian portion of Subcarpathia) is a Romanian hip-hop band from Bucharest. Formed in 2010 by MC Bean (Alexe Marius Andrei), the band blends hip-hop with elements from Romanian folk music.[1] The genre seeks to reinterpret popular motifs specific to Romanian's folk music, and is often referred to as "underground folklore".[2]
Subcarpați | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bucharest, Romania |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2010– |
| Website | subcarpati |
The project had brought together various artists: Surorile Osoianu, Motanu', Faust, AFO, DJ Power Pe Vinil, Fanescu, Argatu', and other collaborators.[3]
The British newspaper The Guardian described Subcarpați as being "an explosive mixture of old and new. It's an eclectic combination that brings together melancholy Romanian folk songs, Romanian unity songs, traditional instruments and the rhythms of trip-hop, dubstep, hip-hop and dancehall."[4]
Discography edit
Albums
- Subcarpați (2010)
- Underground Folclor (2012)
- Pielea de găină (2014)
- Satele Unite ale Balcanilor (2016)
- Zori și Asfințit (2018)
- Valea Voltului (2023)
References edit
- ^ Paul Breazu (22-28 iulie 2010). "Ritualuri de trecere". Dilema veche, nr. 336. Accessed on March 30, 2013.
- ^ Alexandra Mihale, Constantin Barbu (14 February 2013). "VIDEOSTORY Subcarpați: Folcloru-i oxigen pentru un popor astmatic". Hotnews. Accessed on March 30, 2013.
- ^ ProTV (septembrie 2012). "Folclorul românesc nu a murit! Subcarpați lansează albumul ARGATU', sub colecția CULESE DIN CARTIER". protv.ro. Accessed on March 30, 2013.
- ^ The Guardian (18 July 2012). "July's best music from across the MAP". guardian.co.uk. Accessed on March 30, 2013.