Rosalía Vila Tobella (born September 25, 1992), known mononymously as Rosalía, is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer who has gained international acclaim for her innovative approach to music, particularly her fusion of traditional flamenco with contemporary genres such as pop, reggaeton, R&B, and electronic music. Born in Sant Cugat del Vallès and raised in Sant Esteve Sesrovires, Catalonia, she has been recognized for transforming Spanish folk traditions for a modern, global audience. Rosalía’s musical foundation began in her early adolescence. She developed a profound interest in flamenco at the age of 13 after hearing the music of the legendary artist Camarón de la Isla. Her formal training was extensive; she studied flamenco for nearly a decade, including courses at the Taller de Músics in Barcelona, before enrolling in the Catalonia College of Music. She graduated from the latter in 2017. During her formative years, she also gained performance experience by singing at local venues, including weddings and bars. Her professional career took off with the release of her debut album, *Los ángeles* (2017), a project produced in collaboration with Raül Refree that focused on traditional flamenco themes with acoustic instrumentation. The album established her as a significant new voice in the genre and earned her a nomination for Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. However, it was her second studio album, *El mal querer* (2018), which served as her breakthrough. Conceived as a concept album based on the 13th-century Occitan novel *Flamenca*, it featured a bold blend of flamenco, pop, and urban beats. The project received widespread critical praise and won the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making her a prominent fixture in the international music landscape. Rosalía continued to evolve her sound with the 2022 release of *Motomami*, an experimental project that incorporated reggaeton and avant-pop. The album, which included popular tracks such as "La Fama" and "Despechá," solidified her status as an "atypical pop star" capable of bridging diverse musical styles. It achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim, winning Album of the Year at the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, a feat that made her the first female artist to win that award twice. Her subsequent work, the 2025 album *Lux*, further showcased her range, featuring multilingual lyrics and arrangements recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, reflecting her ongoing experimentation with classical and art-pop elements. Throughout her career, Rosalía has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, establishing herself as one of the most decorated Spanish-language artists of her generation. Her work has been noted not only for its musical composition but also for its strong visual components, including carefully curated music videos and stage performances that often integrate cultural imagery from her native Spain. While her rapid rise and interpretation of traditional genres have occasionally sparked debates regarding cultural appropriation, her contributions to the globalization of Spanish-language music and her stylistic versatility remain widely recognized by critics and peers alike. Outside of her solo work, she is well known for high-profile collaborations with international artists, including Björk, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, and Billie Eilish, underscoring her influence across the global music industry.