Preserving the soul of rural Romanian dance.
While maintaining a clear duple pulse, the melodic subdivisions often create a syncopated effect similar to American jazz, a hallmark of medium-tempo hora lăutărească . About the Artist: Yonutz Slm Hora Lautareasca Saxofon 2017 (By Yonutz Slm)
True to the lăutar tradition, the performance relies heavily on "playing by ear" and rubato improvisation, allowing the musician to manipulate the emotional energy of the listener. Preserving the soul of rural Romanian dance