Romica Puceanu (; 1926–1996) was a Romanian

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singer and interpreter of urban

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Early life

Puceanu started to sing professionally when she was 14, with the "Brothers Gore taraf", one of the most famous ''tarafuri'' of the time.

Career

She was highly appreciated for her unique voice and for the sensibility of her singing.

Personal life

Despite her professional success, she had an unhappy love life, which led to some drinking problems, and also affected her voice in the latter part of her life. She was married to the

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ist Bebe Șerban (also known as "Bebe de la Petrichioaia" – "Bebe from Petrichioaia"). Cornelia Teișanu, her niece, is also a singer.

Death

Puceanu died as a result of a car accident in 1996.

References

* Romica Puceanu collection edition,

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, March 26, 2007 *
The Romanian Doina

External links

Video recording of Romica Puceanu's performance
from the archives of the

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