Grigore Kiazim Mandolina -

Kiazim recorded extensively with the state label , including a dedicated album titled Mandolină (1981). His signature tracks include:

– A piece designed to demonstrate the full technical range of the instrument. Grigore Kiazim Mandolina

His playing was characterized by rapid-fire tremolos and intricate ornamentation typical of Balkan music. Kiazim recorded extensively with the state label ,

– A slower, melodic "doina" style piece. Grigore Kiazim Mandolina

✨ Beyond the mandolin, Kiazim is credited with reinventing the cobza as a solo instrument, breaking its traditional role as a simple accompaniment. You can listen to his full discography on platforms like Audiomack or view archival performances on YouTube .

– One of his most famous high-speed dance melodies.

Grigore Kiazim – Mandolină – Vinyl (LP), 1981 [r9681827]