The "Purtata" is a specific type of walking dance from Transylvania (Ardeal).
Originally popularized by Luminița Jucu Pascu , this song is a staple of Romanian folklore. The song was written by Grigorie Ștefănică . The "Purtata" is a specific type of walking
It is traditionally a couple's dance. In southern Transylvania, it is lively and often involves woman’s pirouettes and men’s leg slaps. It is traditionally a couple's dance
This style is a "column dance" that evolved from rural traditions and was famously studied and cataloged by composers like Béla Bartók . How to Listen How to Listen It is featured on Jucu's
It is featured on Jucu's album Pentru toți ce se iubesc . Musical Style: Purtata Ardelenească
Darius Pîrvu is a folk musician based in , where he studied at the Faculty of Music (West University of Timișoara) . His live cover features the "Purtata ardelenească" style, a traditional Transylvanian dance rhythm. Song Background: "Doamne mâine de-oi murii"