Petrica Nicoara - Frica-mi Ca Oi Muri (in Memoriam Petric Mгўu Stoian) May 2026

The title itself reflects a common motif in Romanian folk music—the awareness of mortality and the legacy left behind.

On November 9, 2021, the Romanian folk music community received a poignant musical tribute as released the single " Frică-mi că oi muri " (I’m Afraid I Will Die). Dedicated as an In Memoriam to the late Petrică Mâțu Stoian , the song serves as a powerful homage to one of the most beloved voices in Romanian folklore . A Musical Connection The title itself reflects a common motif in

The release followed shortly after the passing of Petrică Mâțu Stoian in early November 2021. The two artists shared a professional history, having performed together at various events, including a notable appearance at a wedding in 2019 where Nicoară accompanied Mâțu Stoian on the saxophone . Themes and Style A Musical Connection The release followed shortly after

Nicoară, known for his mastery of the saxophone and his contributions as a composer, utilized traditional melodic patterns to evoke deep emotion, characteristic of the Banat and Oltenia regions where both artists had deep roots. The song is a "doină" style or tragic

The song is a "doină" style or tragic folk ballad that captures the existential dread and sorrow surrounding the departure of a great artist.

Fans and colleagues alike embraced the tribute, with many expressing their grief in the comments of the official video on YouTube and Facebook . Listeners described the piece as a "beautiful but sad dedication," praising Nicoară for honoring Mâțu Stoian's memory through the very medium they both dedicated their lives to—music.

Tribute to a Folk Legend: Petrică Nicoară’s "Frică-mi că oi muri"