“Cuscra” turns a traditional Moldovan wedding into a lively musical chat between two brand-new in-laws. Lia Taburcean slips into the role of the groom’s proud mother, cheerfully calling the bride’s mum cuscră (a friendly term for “co-mother-in-law”). With a wink she “apologizes” for her son stealing the other woman’s greatest treasure, yet she quickly boasts about the boy’s golden qualities: he works hard, loves deeply, speaks when needed and stays silent when it matters. In short, he is “the most Ion of all Ions,” a real catch.
The compliments fly both ways. The singer praises the bride as modest, resourceful, and able to win gold medals in house-keeping and singing. Just like the groom learned to cherish a woman from his father, the bride mirrors the grace of her mother-in-law. Behind the playful teasing lies a warm celebration of family unity, mutual respect, and the joyful passing of traditions from one generation to the next. Dancing along, you can almost hear the clinking of wedding glasses and the laughter of two families becoming one.
Lia Taburcean is a talented Moldovan singer and songwriter born on July 24, 1997, in the village of Verejeni, Telenești District. She burst onto the music scene in 2016 with her hit "La nunta asta," a song that quickly became a staple at weddings across Moldova. Lia masterfully blends pop and folk influences, creating catchy tunes that celebrate Moldovan and Romanian culture.
Since her debut, she has released multiple successful albums, including La Nunta Asta (2017), Tudore (2019), and her latest Seara asta (2024). Known for her heartfelt lyrics and captivating vocals, Lia continues to charm audiences with songs like "Ca-n Filme Indiene" and "Când Eu Iubesc." Beyond music, her personal story of adoption and resilience adds depth to her artistic persona, making her one of Moldova's most beloved contemporary artists.