Adrian Ivanițchi
Romanian folk musician
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Adrian Ivanițchi (born September 15, 1947) is a Romanian folk musician and guitarist.
September 15, 1947
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| Background information | |
| Born | Adrian Ivanițchi September 15, 1947 |
| Genres | Rock, folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Website | adrianivanitchi |
Career
He was one of the founding members of Coral, one of the first Romanian beat music groups. He played with several popular Romanian pop/rock groups in the 1960s, including Sideral and Sfinx.[1]
In his hometown, Sighișoara, he started 2 bands, called Melody and Tarabostes in the late 1960- early 1970s. In 1982 he started a band called Bastion.[2]
He was a founding member of the Agora poetry and music circle in Sighişoara in the 1970s.[3] Chief organizer of the Sighișoara Folk Festival held in 1974.
Director of the Inter-ethnic Youth Center in Sighișoara, and one of the organizers of the ProEtnica festivals held annually in Sighișoara.[4]
