: As one of the first well-known Romanian accordion players, his works like this one helped define the instrument's role in Romanian folk and lăutărească music during his career from 1945 to 1989. Other Essential Pieces
: A high-energy folk dance often featured as the opening track on his major compilations. Marcel BudalДѓ
: "Hora Bucureștilor" is frequently cited as a staple of Romanian accordion music, often used by modern musicians for tutorials and arrangements due to its enduring popularity. : As one of the first well-known Romanian
: Budală was known for a melodic and wistful style that blended traditional lăutari (folk musician) repertoire with his own compositions. Marcel BudalДѓ