Vama
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Vama

Vama formed in 1996 in Bucharest, with Tudor Chirilă as the frontman. Their debut album 'Vama Veche' came out in 1999 and included the single 'Scrisoare Către...

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Vama's Romanian rock with social edges

A Bucharest band that's been mixing rock with pointed lyrics since the late '90s.

For a sense of their sound, 'Copilul Care Aleargă Către Mare' and 'Karma Game' frame it pretty well. They're still playing those older songs live alongside the newer stuff.

Vama's songs have a way of sticking around in Romanian music conversations. 'Copilul Care Aleargă Către Mare' shows their knack for blending rock with other styles, while lyrics that touch on social and political themes have drawn attention over the years. They're one of those bands people know from the 'Vama Veche' era but still catch live for newer tracks like 'Karma Game'.

They formed in Bucharest in 1996, with Tudor Chirilă up front. The debut 'Vama Veche' landed in 1999, and they've put out albums like 'Lumea Noastră' and 'Cât Ești Tu De Frumos' since, with lineup shifts along the way.

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Vama formed in 1996 in Bucharest, with Tudor Chirilă as the frontman. Their debut album 'Vama Veche' came out in 1999 and included the single 'Scrisoare Către Fat Frumos,' which became popular in Romania. The band's lineup has changed over time, with founding member Gabriel Bădeanu leaving in 2006.

They've released several albums since then, like 'Lumea Noastră' in 2001, 'Altă Poveste' in 2005, and 'Cât Ești Tu De Frumos' in 2011. Songs such as 'Copilul Care Aleargă Către Mare' and 'Vara Asta' show their mix of rock with other styles. They've worked with artists including Carla's Dreams and Delia.

Vama's lyrics often touch on social and political themes, which has drawn attention at times. They still perform live in Romania, playing to audiences who know their older material alongside newer tracks like 'Undeva În Vamă' and 'Karma Game.'

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The Start here section opens with Intre Cer Si Trecut, Copilul Care Alearga Catre Mare, and In the Name of Love so you can move through the artist's stronger lyric pages first.

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