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Quick facts for kids Anca Pop
Anca Pop performing in Macao.
Background information
Birth name	Anca Pop
Born	(1984-10-22)October 22, 1984 Moldova Nouă, România
Died	December 16, 2018(2018-12-16) (aged 34) Svinița, Mehedinți County
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter producer
Instruments	Mandolin guitar
Years active	2008–2018
Labels	Roton Music Because Music Edel Italy Warner Music Group
Associated acts	Goran Bregović

Anca Pop (born October 22, 1984 – died December 16, 2018) was a talented Romanian Canadian singer and songwriter. She released her first album, named Anca Pop, on July 12, 2017, in Japan. This album featured popular songs like "Super Cool", "Ring Around", and "Loco Poco".

In 2008, Anca Pop met the famous Bosnian musician Goran Bregović. She helped write two songs for his album Champagne for Gypsies. After working with him, she signed a music deal with Roton Music.

Early Life and Journey

Anca Pop was born on October 22, 1984, in Moldova Nouă, Romania. When she was just three years old, her family had to leave Romania. They went to Yugoslavia and stayed in a refugee camp near Belgrade for seven months.

After that, they moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, seeking a safe place to live. Anca discovered her love for music early on. She began taking mandolin and singing lessons when she was seven. Later, her parents returned to Romania after the end of communism.

Music Career Highlights

Anca Pop's song "Super Cool" was released on March 24, 2016. It was the second song from her upcoming first album. In May 2016, she was invited to the Cannes Film Festival. This was a special invitation from Warner Music Group to discuss possible music projects.

Her third song, "Ring Around", came out on January 25, 2017. A music video for the song was also released on the same day. The fourth song, "Loco Poco", was released in 38 countries on May 26, 2017. It was released by Roton and Edel Italy.

Tragic Passing

Anca Pop passed away on December 16, 2018. She was driving to her parents' home when her car went into the Danube river near Svinița. The cause of the accident is not known.

Three divers and military emergency teams helped to recover her body. Her funeral was held on December 20, 2018. She was buried on the shore of the Danube in Sviniţa. This was her wish, to be buried close to where she died.

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

As Lead Artist

As Featured Artist