Petrica Stoian Matu [DIRECT]

He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu based professional ensemble for a decade.

Petrică Mâțu Stoian passed away on at the age of 61.

He later joined the "Maria Tănase" Professional Ensemble in Craiova, where he remained a key figure until his retirement shortly before his death. Notable Works and Style Petrica Stoian Matu

Outside of music, he was an entrepreneur who managed his own and orchard. Death and Legacy

His death prompted a legal investigation by prosecutors regarding the medical treatment he received, specifically hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions he had undergone shortly before his passing. He was a prominent soloist for this Târgu-Jiu

Stoian was known for his upbeat party songs and traditional doinas, often collaborating with other folk stars like and Niculina Stoican . Some of his most popular tracks include: "I-Auzi, Lume Lume" "Toate, Cu Drag, Le-Am Facut" "La Craiova-n Targul Mare" "Mândrulița mea prejneană"

Originally from the area in Mehedinți County, Stoian spent decades performing traditional Romanian music. His career was defined by his work with two major artistic ensembles: Notable Works and Style Outside of music, he

He died at the Reșița County Emergency Hospital due to complications following a COVID-19 infection. An autopsy revealed he suffered from severe bronchopneumonia, septic shock, and pre-existing heart conditions, including mitral regurgitation and heart failure.