Elisabeta Turcu Juverdeanu emerged from a large traditional family in Corbeni, Argeș, a background that heavily informs the authenticity and emotional gravity of her repertoire. In the Argeș region, oral traditions carry heavy Orthodox Christian influences blended with archaic ancestral values. "Mamă, înger păzitor" reflects this synthesis by attributing to the biological mother the role of the înger păzitor (guardian angel)—a concept deeply rooted in Romanian Christian dogma. 3. Lyrical Themes and Symbolic Analysis
The central thesis of Juverdeanu's song is the recognition of the mother's lifelong protective aura. Several key thematic layers operate within the piece: Elisabeta Turcu Juverdeanu-Mam, Г®nger pzitor
This paper explores the intersection of maternal reverence and spiritual symbolism in Romanian traditional music, focusing on the song "Mamă, înger păzitor" by the prominent Argeș folklore interpreter, Elisabeta Turcu Juverdeanu. By examining the lyrical structure and cultural context of the piece, this study highlights how Romanian folk music elevates the figure of the mother from a domestic caregiver to a sacred, protective entity akin to a celestial guardian. 1. Introduction Elisabeta Turcu Juverdeanu emerged from a large traditional