The program was developed in partnership with Dobrikan and Mirea Band, young artists brought together in this original line-up at the initiative of City Grill Group. Starting from the classic sound of Romanian folk music, they orchestrate traditional pieces with contemporary beats and electronic textures, delivering an authentic musical experience adapted to today\u2019s audience. This ensemble was conceived as an identity-driven musical project, where traditional Romanian instruments blend with beats, bass lines and synthesizers to create a completely new vibe: intimate and energetic, both familiar and refreshingly modern.<\/p>\n
\u201cMixtur\u0103 de L\u0103ut\u0103rie\u201d is not a standalone event, but part of a broader strategy to reshape the atmosphere in City Grill Group\u2019s restaurants by integrating vibrant, culturally relevant elements that appeal to younger generations. The program was first launched in some of the group\u2019s flagship locations in Bucharest\u2014such as Hanu\u2019 lui Manuc, Hanu\u2019 Berarilor and Pesc\u0103ru\u0219\u2014and will gradually be expanded to other venues within the group.<\/p>\n
\u201cMixtur\u0103 de L\u0103ut\u0103rie\u201d is a form of cultural storytelling with an urban twist\u2014a sound that draws from the old l\u0103ut\u0103rie tradition but is filtered through the acoustics favored by the digital generation. The selected melodies are familiar and recognizable, yet brought back to the audience in a way that gives them new energy, rhythm, and relevance. It is both a gesture of respect for heritage and a statement about what tradition can look like in 2025.<\/p>\n
The program is also present during lunchtime, turning the midday break into a moment of relaxation with its own distinctive sound identity.<\/p>\n
\u201cTradition has rhythm, but it needs to be brought into the present. What we are doing through \u201cMixtur\u0103 de L\u0103ut\u0103rie\u201d is offering our guests a mood, an energy that reflects our identity as a place, as a group, as a city. We want our restaurants to speak through music as well, not only through the well-known flavors that made us famous,\u201d says Ramona Popescu, Head of Marketing, City Grill Group<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This new initiative comes at a time when choosing a restaurant is no longer dictated solely by the taste of the food, but by a complete experience. Young people from the Millennial and Gen Z generations are looking for places that combine high-quality dishes, flawless and prompt service, and a memorable atmosphere. And this atmosphere is built not only through design, but also through rhythm, music, energy, and connection.<\/p>\n \u201cMixtur\u0103 de L\u0103ut\u0103rie is a unique project that blends the vibrant world of electronic music with the charm, authenticity and traditions of Romanian l\u0103ut\u0103reasc\u0103 music. Through this fusion, modern rhythms intertwine harmoniously with Romanian melodies and folklore, evoking the vibrant atmosphere of the traditional village and the genuine soul of Romanian values. It is an innovative way to celebrate national culture, adapted to the contemporary spirit, and an invitation to discover a symphony between past and present,\u201d says Dobrikan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n