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Music of Moldova
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Roots and traditions
Folk music
During the Soviet era, Moldovan folk culture flourished, and was strongly promoted by the government. However, many elements were altered to obscure the shared history of Romania and Moldova, because the Soviet Union wanted to discourage secession. The Mioriţa is ancient ballad that is a very important part of Moldovan folk culture.
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Radio from Moldova
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