Николай Эрденко

Nikolay Erdenko (Romani: Nikolà Ivanovič Erděnko; November 29, 1945 – March 27, 2006) was a Russian Romani violinist, singer (baritone), popular performer of romances and gypsy folk and author's songs of the second half of the XX century, creator of the Джанг ensemble, musical director of the Romen Theater. Winner of the Golden Note award. Representative of the Servite Gypsy dynasty Erdenko. Honored Artist of the Russian Federation (1996). The elder brother of Сергей Эрденко.