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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.
Released 'Motomami' which won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album and swept the Latin Grammys cementing it as one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the decade
Fundamentally modernized and popularized traditional Flamenco music introducing the genre to a massive global Gen Z audience
Became the first Spanish-language singing artist to be nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy
Frequently faces complex heavily debated accusations of cultural appropriation regarding her heavy use of Latin American Caribbean and Gitano (Romani) aesthetics and vernacular despite being a white European from Catalonia
Her meteoric rise within the 'Latin' music industry categories sparked intense debates regarding the marginalization of Afro-Latino artists who originated the reggaeton genre but received less mainstream industry support than white or European artists
Since her rise to prominence in 2017, Rosalía has faced ongoing criticism regarding cultural appropriation, with members of the Gitano (Romani) community and other critics accusing her of commodifying flamenco and adopting aesthetics associated with their culture despite not being Romani herself.
Headlined major global festivals including Coachella and Primavera Sound with an unprecedented minimalist theatrical stage design
Released debut studio album 'Los Ángeles' in 2017, which received critical acclaim and earned a nomination for Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Released the album 'El Mal Querer' in 2018, which garnered widespread critical acclaim and established her as a major force in the international music scene.
Won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song and Best Urban Fusion/Performance for 'Malamente' in 2018.
Received the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2019 for her innovative influence on contemporary mainstream music.
Won two MTV Video Music Awards for 'Con Altura' in 2019, including Best Latin Video and Best Choreography, becoming the first Spanish act to win in these categories.
Became the first Spanish-singing artist in history to be nominated for Best New Artist at the Grammy Awards in 2020.
Won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album for 'El Mal Querer' in 2020.
Won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Song and Best Urban Fusion/Performance for 'Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi' in 2020.
Released the album 'Motomami' in 2022, which achieved significant commercial success and critical praise, including becoming her first album to chart on the Billboard 200.
Won the Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year for 'Motomami' in 2022, becoming the first female artist to win this category twice.
Won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for 'Motomami' in 2023.
Accumulated a total of 11 Latin Grammy Awards by 2024, cementing her status as one of the most awarded Spanish-language artists globally.
In 2018, the singer faced public pressure and criticism for not taking a clear stance on the Catalan independence movement during a period of significant political instability in Spain, leading to negative reactions from some regional political figures.
In November 2019, Rosalía sparked political controversy in Spain by tweeting 'Fuck Vox,' a direct public denouncement of the country's far-right political party.
In August 2025, she faced public backlash following a public exchange with fashion designer Miguel Adrover, who refused to collaborate with her due to her silence regarding the war in Gaza; critics subsequently labeled her later response to the situation as 'weak.'
In March 2026, Rosalía issued a public apology after receiving criticism for comments she made during a podcast regarding 'separating the art from the artist' in relation to Pablo Picasso, acknowledging that she had not been fully informed about documented abuse allegations against the painter.