Maria Ciobanu

This article is about a Romanian singer. For a Moldovan MP, see Maria Ciobanu (politician).

Maria Ciobanu (born 3 September 1937 in Roșiile) is a Romanian folk singer. Her repertoire include more than 700 recorded songs for Romanian, Yugoslavian and Holland Record Companies, Romanian Radio and TV... Some of her famous songs are: „Lie ciocârlie”, „Aurelu’ mamei”, „Doar o mamă poate ști”, „Spune-mi neică-adevărat”, „Cei mai frumoși ani ai mei”, „Ce n-aș da să mai fiu mică”, „Roată, roată...” and so on. She was married to Romanian singer Ion Dolănescu.

Maria Ciobanu
Born	(1937-09-03) 3 September 1937 (age 88) Roșiile, Vâlcea County, Romania
Genres	Folk
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1961–present
Labels	Electrecord, Eurostar, Oltenia Star Music

Honours

• 2 "Golden discs"
• 2002: Cross of Faithful Service, class III.^[1]
• 2004: Ordinul Meritul Cultural .^[2]