BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tudor Lakatos is fighting discrimination against Romania’s Roma minority through the music of Elvis Presley.
Dressed in a rhinestone shirt and oversized sunglasses, Lakatos performs unique versions of Elvis’ hits in a mix of Romani, Romanian and English.
But don’t call him an Elvis impersonator. Lakatos says he “channels” Elvis as a way to connect with people from both communities and provide a role model for Roma children after centuries of discrimination and poverty.
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, tests microphones at the Terasa Florilor restaurant before a performance as President Donald Trump appears on a television screen during a news broadcast, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, prepares before a performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, prepares before a performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, walks to the stage before a performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, tunes his guitar during a performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A poster advertising his concert of Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, sits on a pole as customers enjoy the show at the Terasa Florilor restaurant before a performance in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A customer records video as Tudor Lakatos, right, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, along with Nicolae Feraru, left, and Stefan Marin, center, of the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant along with Nicolae Feraru, center, Stelian Frunza, left, and Stefan Marin, right, of the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, takes a break half way through his performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band, at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band, at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, takes a break half way through his performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band, at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
A customer records video of Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performing at the Terasa Florilor restaurant with the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant with the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Customers dance as Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant with the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, strikes a pose for a photo with the Taraful Frunzelor band, Stelian Frunza, left, Stefan Marin, right, and Nicolae Feraru, at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, exits the restroom during a break in his performance at the Terasa Florilor restaurant in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant with the Taraful Frunzelor band, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs at the Terasa Florilor restaurant along with Nicolae Feraru, of the Taraful Frunzelor band, on the cimbalom, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Nicolae Feraru, of the Taraful Frunzelor band covers the cimbalom during a break in the performance of Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
Tudor Lakatos, who goes by the stage name Elvis Rromano, performs with the Taraful Frunzelor band, at the Terasa Florilor restaurant, in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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