Josipa Lisac

Josipa Lisac (born February 14, 1950, in Zagreb) is a prominent Croatian singer known for her distinctive voice and eclectic musical style encompassing rock, pop, jazz, and ethnic elements. She began her music career in the late 1960s with bands O'Hara and Zlatni Akordi, launching her solo career in 1968. Her debut album, Dnevnik jedne ljubavi (1973), produced by her partner Karlo Metikoš, is considered one of the most significant albums in Yugoslav music history. Throughout her career, she also starred in the rock opera Gubec-beg and collaborated with numerous musicians. Following Metikoš's death in 1991, she has regularly held tribute concerts in his honor. She has received numerous awards, including the Porin Lifetime Achievement Award. Known for her unconventional style and strong artistic individuality, she has left an indelible mark on the Croatian music scene.​