A is a medley of high-tempo, rhythmic folk dances popular in the Balkan region, particularly Romania and Moldova.
: The band has seen various lineups over 45+ years, featuring prominent vocalists like Lidia Botezatu and Radu Dolgan, and composers such as Liviu Știrbu. The "Colaj de Sarbe" (Sarba Medley) Formatia Noroc-Colaj de sarbe
: Many high-definition recordings exist of their live "hore și sârbe" programs, such as their performances at Neamt . A is a medley of high-tempo, rhythmic folk
Founded in 1967 in Chișinău by composer , Formatia Noroc (meaning "Good Luck") was a pioneer of the "VIA" (vocal-instrumental ensemble) movement in the USSR. Founded in 1967 in Chișinău by composer ,
Watch a live performance of a traditional sarba medley by the ensemble: Formatia Noroc din Brasov,, colaj sarba,, live YouTube• Apr 23, 2021
: In 1970, they won the "public sympathy" prize at the Bratislava Lyra festival. However, later that year, they were banned by Soviet authorities for "lack of ideological orientation" and "poor artistic quality," leading to a period where they performed under the name Contemporanul (1974–1985).
Formatia Noroc - Colaj hore si sarbe intrumentale, nunta la Neamt