Who is Andra?

Andra is a Romanian singer-songwriter and pop artist. Born on July 10th 1989 in Pitești, Romania, Andra grew up listening to traditional Romanian folk music and art song. Throughout her career, she has released several hit singles and collaborated with major artists such as David Bisbal, Carla's Dreams, and The Motans. Her unique sound draws influence from traditional Romanian music while incorporating elements of contemporary pop music.

Early Career

Andra first rose to fame in 2006 after winning the Romanian X Factor competition. Following her win, she signed with Cat Music and released her debut single, “Dragostea Ramane” (Love Remains). The song soon became a commercial success, going on to become one of the best selling singles in Romania for 2006. She followed this success with the release of her debut album “Fericirea Are Chipul Tau” (Happiness Has Your Face). The album was certified two times platinum in Romania by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

Breakthrough Years

In 2010, Andra released her second album “Andramia”. The album spawned several hit singles such as “Telefonul” (The Phone), “Nu Ma Uita” (Don't Forget Me), and “Ma Doare Dar Ma Bucur” (It Hurts But I'm Happy). All of these songs achieved commercial success in Romania, helping Andra become one of the most popular singers in the country. She also made her breakthrough in international markets with the release of the single “Love Can Save It All” which received airplay in Spain and Italy.

Recent Years

In 2016, Andra released her third studio album “Vanator de Vise” (Dream Hunter). The album was met with critical acclaim and went on to become one of the best-selling albums in Romania that year. Since then, she has continued to release hit singles such as “Lacrimi Si Pumni In Pereti” (Tears And Fists In Walls) and collaborate with other major artists. Throughout her career, she has won numerous awards including Best Female Artist at the MTV Romania Music Awards in 2016 and Best Romanian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2017.