Gheorghe Zamfir

Flute Player

Birthday April 6, 1941

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Romania

Age 83 years old

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About

Romanian flautist known as The Master of the Pan Flute. He released many influential recordings of traditional Romanian folk songs of the 1960s.

Before Fame

When he was a child, he was initially interested in becoming an accordionist.

Trivia

He has been sampled by the band Animal Collective in their song "Graze."

Family Life

His son, Emmanuel Teodor, is also a musician.

Associated With

His music was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film Kill Bill.