Cleopatra Stratan
Sweet, earnest pop sung with the unforced clarity of childhood. A blend of Moldovan folk charm and innocent storytelling that feels like a warm family memory.
Sweet, earnest pop sung with the unforced clarity of childhood. A blend of Moldovan folk charm and innocent storytelling that feels like a warm family memory.
Cleopatra Stratan offers a rare glimpse into a specific kind of musical innocence. Her early work is defined by a tiny, clear voice that carries surprisingly complex melodic lines, often backed by the warm, acoustic arrangements of her father, Pavel Stratan. It is music that feels domestic and intimate, lacking the aggressive over-production typical of child stars in the Western pop machine.
What makes her distinctive is the intersection of Eastern European folk sensibilities with straightforward pop. There is a rhythmic bounce to her phrasing that feels rooted in Moldovan tradition, even when the subject matter is as simple as waiting for a friend at a train station. Her delivery is remarkably steady for her age, possessing a rhythmic confidence that explains her massive crossover success.
Start with the 2006 debut, 'La vârsta de trei ani.' The hit 'Ghiță' is the essential entry point, capturing the whimsical yet melancholic tone that defined her early career. It is a perfect introduction to her world of oversized suitcases and small-scale storytelling.
Cleopatra Stratan (born October 6, 2002) is a Moldovan singer, the youngest person ever to score commercial success, with her 2006 album La vârsta de trei ani ("At the age of 3"). She holds the record for the highest paid young artist, the youngest artist to receive an MTV award and the youngest artist to score a No.1 hit in a country ("Ghiță" on the Romanian Singles Chart). As of late 2011, Cleopatra and her family have relocated and are living in Pipera. On her 18th birthday, Cleopatra announced her engagement to 24 year old soloist, Edward Sanda.
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