Pop & Grupul Iza; Ioachim Fat, Grigore Chira — Ioan

is a renowned folk music ensemble from the Maramureș region of Romania, specifically from the Iza Valley. The group is celebrated for preserving and performing authentic traditional music, including hori (long songs), dance tunes, laments, and lullabies. Key Members and Collaborators

The group is recognized for its raw, "peasant-style" sound that maintains the archaic atmosphere of Maramureș. Ioan Pop & Grupul Iza; Ioachim Fat, Grigore Chira

: A skilled ceteraș (violinist) who was a disciple of Victor Negrea and a graduate of the Music Conservatory. is a renowned folk music ensemble from the

The group consists of authentic instrumentalists and vocalists who often perform in traditional attire. including hori (long songs)