Elis Lovrić Brings Croatian Music to New York in October
Two Manhattan Concerts Introduce Elis Lovrić's Music in New York
Croatian singer-songwriter and actress Elis Lovrić will make her U.S. debut in New York this October, with performances in Manhattan on October 10th and 11th, followed by an appearance at Mondo.NYC. For Cultured Focus Magazine readers, the visit offers a chance to hear an artist whose work is closely tied to the language and culture of Istria, the Croatian region where she grew up. Her songs also draw on theater, acoustic guitar and contemporary production.
A Language at the Center
Lovrić performs in several languages, but Labinjonski, the local dialect associated with the town of Labin, holds a particular place in her work. The City of Labin named her an ambassador of the dialect, which is recognized as part of Croatia’s protected intangible cultural heritage. She has made its sounds and words a recurring part of her music rather than limiting them to a preservation project.
That choice gives New York audiences something specific to listen for. A song in an unfamiliar language can still communicate through phrasing, voice and performance, while inviting listeners to learn what the words mean. Lovrić’s background as an actress informs her live shows, which combine singing with theatrical elements and audience interaction. Mondo.NYC’s artist profile says she performs in ten languages and has presented her work in Croatia, Italy, Brazil, Japan and Canada.
Elis Lovrić New York | Film and Music on October 10th |
The first Manhattan event takes place Saturday, October 10th, at Episcopal Actors’ Guild Hall, on the second floor of the Little Church Around the Corner at 1 East 29th Street. Bronx World Film will open the program at 3 p.m. with a selection of contemporary Croatian short films. Lovrić will perform an acoustic concert after the screenings. Tickets are listed at $25 through the event ticket page.
Placing the concert alongside short films gives attendees two ways to engage with contemporary Croatian artists in one visit. The screenings offer a broader cultural setting for Lovrić’s performance, while the acoustic format puts her voice, lyrics and guitar at the center of the concert. For readers interested in film as well as music, this is the perfect venue.
A Different Setting at DROM
On Sunday, October 11th, Lovrić moves to DROM at 85 Avenue A in the East Village. Her performance starts at 7:45 p.m. and will include an appearance with Earthman featuring Sound Medicalist, led by Richard Laurent, also known as Kraze. The pairing brings her songwriting into a program that also includes voice, chanting, sitar and percussion.
The audience will be able to follow English translations of Lovrić’s lyrics in real time, on screens and phones, using In Concert Lyrics. That feature matters for a multilingual performance: listeners can attend to the original words and check their meaning as the songs unfold. Advance tickets are listed at $20, or $30 at the door, with a $20 table minimum.
From Concerts to Mondo.NYC
Lovrić’s New York visit continues during Mondo.NYC, scheduled for October 13th through 16th at the Arlo Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn. The conference covers music, technology and business, and its 2026 showcase artist list includes Lovrić. A conference listing does not, by itself, establish that she will perform at the hotel, so attendees should consult Mondo. NYC for her specific appearance details.
Why Hear Her Live
The strongest reason to attend is the chance to hear how Lovrić presents Labinjonski to people who may be encountering it for the first time. The film screening, acoustic concert and DROM collaboration provide distinct settings for that work. Each lets an audience consider how language, performance and translation affect what they hear. Learn more at: https://www.elislovric.com/ Follow her on Spotify.