Raiu Ana

About

Ana Raiu is a remarkable mezzo-soprano from the Republic of Moldova, raised in a family with a rich artistic heritage, where her father was a musician and her mother a dancer in the folk ensemble "Joc". From a young age, she was drawn to music, studying the violin for seven years at the "Eugen Doga" Music School, before switching to academic singing at the Academy of Music, Theatre, and Fine Arts. Her classical training has allowed her to tackle a wide range of genres, from oriental music, which she feels "in her blood," to religious psaltic chanting, discovered through YouTube listening and perfected with perseverance, considering the church her first stage. With a career marked by passion and discipline, learned from her father through the principle "If you leave the violin for a day, it leaves you for two," Ana Raiu has released songs such as "Iubite-voi Doamne" and frequently collaborates with Deacon Constantin Cozlan in interpretations of carols, funeral laments, and religious songs, such as "Trei Crai de la Răsărit" or "Dați drumul la cer." Her presence on platforms like Apple Music and YouTube, where her videos gather thousands of views, places her at the center of the contemporary music scene, exploring transitions from classical to psaltic and oriental music, with an emphasis on heartfelt expression. Ana Raiu's personal life is deeply intertwined with music, which she views as a divine gift to be cherished, rejecting any attempts at a career change. Married to Constantin Cozlan, they form an artistic duo dedicated to Christian music, and family influence remains her pillar, shaping a successful trajectory based on constant work and authenticity. Through her diverse repertoire, Ana Raiu inspires audiences in Moldova and beyond its borders, promoting a harmonious fusion between tradition and innovation.