ABOUT

Zoli TOTH is one of the most respected Romanian artists, with over 1,300 performances to his name. Constantly pushing boundaries, he consistently brings new concepts to the stage.

Zoli graduated from the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj Napoca, under the guidance of Prof. Grigore Pop, specializing in Percussion, with a focus on Instrumental Solo Performance, Instrument Teaching, and Chamber Music.

His passion for group performance developed during his academic years, when he joined the Cluj Napoca Percussion Ensemble, performing a series of concerts both nationally and internationally and recording works by Romanian and foreign composers.

Zoli’s journey in the music industry began in 1997 when he founded the percussion quartet Hans’n’feet. After several stylistic and lineup changes, SISTEM was born—five professional percussionists performing on metal and plastic barrels. Starting in 2002, SISTEM released four albums, with 11 singles reaching the number one spot in Romanian charts. SISTEM performed extensively across Romania and abroad. In 2005, alongside singer Luminița Anghel, the group secured third place at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, Ukraine—the best result for Romania at that time.

Currently, Zoli TOTH is focused on “Better Together,” a complex show featuring analog synthesizers, unconventional percussion instruments, drums, vibraphone, and a string quartet. He combines classical and electronic music with diverse global rhythms. In most of his performances, Zoli is accompanied on stage by a string quartet or, for larger concerts, a full orchestra.

Throughout his nearly 30-year career, he has performed in Singapore, Germany, Hungary, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Bulgaria, Poland, Ukraine, Belgium, Italy, Moldova, Turkey, Greece, Malta, France, the United Arab Emirates, and Romania.

In 2021, Zoli released his first solo album, Zoli TOTH – BETTER TOGETHER

Since 2018, Zoli has been the coordinator of percussion ensembles within the Cantus Mundi social integration program through music. During this time, YOUNG BEATS/CANTUS MUNDI was formed, a group with which Zoli frequently performs in Romania and abroad.

In 2023, Zoli launched BeatAgora., the latest nationwide music education program. Over five years, the program aims to establish 50 rock, pop, or electronic bands in 50 high schools across 50 cities in Romania. The program equips schools with musical instruments and the necessary equipment for live performances, enabling students to form bands under the guidance of accredited teachers from the Romanian music industry. The founding partner of the program is BRD Group Société Générale.

Zoli is also actively involved in environmental causes, supporting initiatives like Let’s Do It, Romania!, MaiMultVerde, and WWF Romania.

Since 2010, Zoli has hosted and moderated the radio show ECOFRECVENTA, offering listeners daily news on environmental protection and live weekly interviews with prominent Romanian figures.