The album by the Romanian group Etno , released in 2001, is a quintessential example of the "Etno" music genre. This style became popular in Romania during the late 90s and early 2000s by blending traditional Romanian folk melodies with modern dance-pop production. Album Overview Release Date: May 6, 2001 Label: Cat Music Genre: Romanian Etno-Dance / Pop Key Highlights
While largely a product of its era, the album remains a nostalgic staple of the Romanian pop-folk revival. You can listen to the full album on platforms like Spotify or Apple Music . Haida numa' si numa' - Album by Etno - Apple Music etno_haida_numa_si_numa
"Haida numa' și numa'" is the album’s standout hit. It features the characteristic "numa numa" refrain (popularized globally later by O-Zone), which roughly translates in a Romanian folk context to an emphatic "only, only" or "just". The album by the Romanian group Etno ,
The album uses traditional instruments like the pan flute and violin layered over electronic drum beats. It captures the "party" atmosphere of Romanian folklore intended for a younger, club-going audience. Haida Numa' Și Numa' (4:10) Cui Nu-I Place Dragostea (4:10) Dragu Mi-I La Veselie (3:30) Mai Mândruță (3:36) Hai-Ha (3:31) Ce-Ai Cu Mine, Lume Rea (3:41) Tare Faină-I Viața Asta (4:22) Vino Bade (4:15) La Zmeure (3:50) Dragostea (Îi Tare Bună) (3:38) You can listen to the full album on