Maria Ciobanu

Maria Ciobanu (born 3 September 1937 in Roșiile) is a Romanian folk singer. Her repertoire include more than 700 recorded songs for Romanian, Yugoslavian and Holland Record Companies, Romanian Radio and TV... Some of her famous songs are: „Lie ciocârlie”, „Aurelu’ mamei”, „Doar o mamă poate ști”, „Spune-mi neică-adevărat”, „Cei mai frumoși ani ai mei”, „Ce n-aș da să mai fiu mică”, „Roată, roată...” and so on. She was married to Romanian singer Ion Dolănescu.

Honours

 * 2 "Golden discs"
 * 2002: Cross of Faithful Service, class III.
 * 2004: Ordinul Meritul Cultural.