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Nicolae Neacșu

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Nicolae Neacșu
Born1924 (1924)
Isaccea, Tulcea
OriginClejani, Romania
DiedSeptember 2002 (aged 77–78)
Clejani, Giurgiu
Occupation(s)Lăutar, violinist
InstrumentViolin
Formerly ofTaraf de Haïdouks

Nicolae Neacșu (1924, in Isaccea, Tulcea – 3 September 2002, in Clejani, Giurgiu) was a Romanian lăutar, an important member of the Taraf de Haïdouks, a well-known Romani band from Clejani, Romania. He was considered to be one of the best Romani violinists in the world.[1] His main disciple was Gheorghe "Caliu" Anghel, who still plays in the Taraf de Haïdouks.

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  1. ^ Cartwright, Garth (2002-09-16). "Obituary: Nicolae Neacsu". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
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