Search for "Doină de jale" (Doina of Mourning) to hear the most traditional roots.
Often linked to unrequited love, betrayal, or the hardships of life. as_ofta_sa_mi_iasa_focul
In the lăutărească tradition, this line requires a "plâns" (crying) vocal quality. It is not just about hitting the notes but about the texture of the voice sounding "broken." Search for "Doină de jale" (Doina of Mourning)