: Taraf de Haïdouks (meaning "Taraf of Outlaws") gained international fame in the early 1990s, counting fans like Johnny Depp and the Kronos Quartet . The song remains a staple of their live performances and appears on their highly-regarded 1994 album, Honourable Brigands, Magic Horses and Evil Eye .
: The song is a "Cantec de dragoste" (love song), a traditional genre of Romanian lăutari music. The "Roata" style refers to a specific village or regional musical tradition known for its soul-stirring melodies and complex rhythms. Taraf de Haidouks - Cantec de dragoste ca la Roata
: Like much of the music from the Clejani region, it features a polyphonic sound that blends violin, accordion, double bass, and the cimbalom . : Taraf de Haïdouks (meaning "Taraf of Outlaws")
: While the ensemble has seen many members over decades, this specific song is famously associated with the haunting vocals of Costica Boieru and Ilie Pasalan . The "Roata" style refers to a specific village