Zdob și Zdub

Zdob și Zdub have been restlessly active for 25 years, the band has performed in more than 30 European countries, on the stages of major European festivals like Sziget (Hungary), Roskilde (Denmark), Exit (Serbia), Krefelder Folkfest (Germany), Rock For People (Czech Republic), etc.

Zdob și Zdub played on the same stage with bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Emir Kusturica & No Smoking Orchestra, Korn, Rage Against The Machine, Soulfly, The Garbage, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Linkin Park.

The band's name Zdob și Zdub is inspired by the hitting sounds of the drums. The rhythm and beats of these ‘southern shamans’ skillfully evoke a happy dancing vibe in all audiences.

In 2019, the band released their tenth album — Bestiarum.
It tells the stories of mystical wild creatures and inner beasts via an eclectic mix of balkan, regional indian and african folk traditions. Written in the Carpathians, the songs are spiritually anchored in the relationship between humans and nature, being a manifesto for wildlife conservation.

Zdob și Zdub represented Moldova at Eurovision three times: in 2005, 2011 and 2022. In 2022, Zdob și Zdub performed on the Eurovision stage together with the Advakhov brothers. The song ‘Trenulețul’ took them to the 7th place in total points and to the 2nd place in points received from the public.

In 2025, the band will celebrate 30 years of creative activity with concerts as part of a large world tour. At the same time, the band is hard at work on their new 11th album: several singles and music videos are already ready and awaiting their premieres.

Band members:
Roman Iagupov — vocals, lyrics;
Mihai Gincu — bass guitar, composer;
Sveatoslav Staruș — guitar;
Andrei Cebotari — drums;
Valeriu Mazilu — trumpet, bagpipe;
Victor Dandes - trombone, traditional instruments.

Albums:
1.Hadrcore moldovenesc (1996);
2. Tabăra noastră (1999);
3. Remixes (2000);
4. Agroromantica (2001);
5. 450 de oi (2003);
6. Ethnomecanica (2006);
7. Beloe vino / Krasnoe vino (2010);
8. Basta Mafia! (2012);
9. 20 de veri (2015);
10. Bestiarium (2019).