Roxana Matei Oho, Aha 90%
Her work is now preserved in the Romanian Encyclopedia as a pioneer of Romanian jazz-pop fusion. 📚 Research Resources
Her name was largely erased from Romanian public records by the communist regime after she defected to West Germany in 1972.
Roxana Matei (1926–2011) was one of Romania's most distinctive vocalists, often compared to international legends like and Doris Day due to her clear timbre and improvisational jazz style. Roxana Matei Oho, aha
The record typically included the track "Tu, Doar, Tu," featuring Alexandru Imre on saxophone. 🎤 About Roxana Matei
Essays on the "Golden Age" of Electrecord often feature her as a central figure in the shift toward Western-influenced jazz in post-war Romania. Her work is now preserved in the Romanian
Released as a 78 RPM single, this song is a defining example of early Romanian (light music) with heavy jazz and swing influences. Year Released: 1955 Label: Electrecord Musical Style: Chanson, Easy Listening, and Jazz
She was a star at the State Theatre of Variety in Bucharest during the 1950s and 60s. The record typically included the track "Tu, Doar,
A complete list of her recordings can be found on Discogs.