Tamara Obrovac

Tamara Obrovac is a genre-blurring Croatian vocalist, composer, and bandleader known for weaving Mediterranean soul with jazz improvisation and Istrian folk traditions. Hailing from Pula, her music effortlessly bridges regional dialects (often singing in the Chakavian or Istrian language) with global grooves, creating a sound she playfully calls “trans-histrian.” Recent releases like *Transadriaticum* and *Transhistria* showcase her knack for transforming Balkan folk motifs into contemporary jazz adventures, while *Neću Više Jazz Kantati* (“I Won’t Sing Jazz Anymore”) hints at her irreverent approach to genre boundaries. Live performances like *Live @ ZKM* capture her dynamic stage energy, blending original compositions with reimagined traditional melodies. Whether she’s collaborating with international musicians or diving into acoustic intimacy, Obrovac’s work feels like a vibrant postcard from the Adriatic coast—unpredictable, rooted, and refreshingly bold.