Cepraga Nadejda

About

Nadejda Cepraga was born on September 1, 1956, in the village of Răspopeni, Rezina district, into a family of musicians where singing was a part of everyday life. She made her debut in the ninth grade with the song "Nunta veselă" (The Merry Wedding), with her own lyrics and music by Eugen Doga, and in 1972 she began her professional career on the stage of a folklore festival in France, where she won the gold medal. Between 1974 and 1984, she was a soloist with the Symphony Estrada Orchestra of the Moldavian Television and Radio Broadcasting, a period during which she participated in numerous international competitions and festivals, consolidating her reputation as a performer of light music and folklore. Nadejda Cepraga's international career developed significantly in the Russian Federation, where she settled and worked for decades. She was awarded the title of "Honored Artist" of the Moldavian SSR in 1980, and in 1988 she received the title of "People's Artist" of the Moldavian SSR. In 1999, the recognition of her talent extended to a Russian scale with the awarding of the title "Honored Artist of Russia," and in 2003 she was decorated with the "Golden Cross" order for her quality work. Living in Moscow since 2001, the performer has continued to be active in the field of music, collaborating with various cultural institutions and remaining an important figure of Moldavian musical heritage on the international stage. Despite difficult times, including the pandemic period which severely affected the cultural sphere, Nadejda Cepraga has remained dedicated to art, regularly participating in musical initiatives and maintaining ties with her roots in the Republic of Moldova. Her thoughts often turn to her native village and her 26 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, through whom she perpetuates her family's values and traditions, representing a true gateway to Moldovan culture in the Russian Federation.