Girl To Know: Rosalia

photo by @alex.resfeber

by Breanna Washington

With a critically acclaimed album, international star, Spanish singer/songwriter Rosalía has shifted the tables of what it means to be a star; with her abstract concepts, medieval lyrics and refreshing sound, she has taken the world's breath away already and she’s just gotten started.

Rosalía is famously known for her jaw dropping visuals in her music videos. People are watching her because she’s passionate about what she’s doing and the public naturally wants more! When she performs she delivers every time and having a presence on stage is so important especially in this festival day and age. It’s no wonder people all over the globe are drawn towards her poise and originality.

“I compose, produce, arrange—I don’t just perform,” Rosalía stresses. “I’m playing keyboards, playing bass, doing everything. At the end of the day, I’m the one working my fingers to the bone.” via Pitchfork

Flamenco is one the the strictest music traditions known to the world. It’s genre is comparable to Jazz in the classical sense, and with it being so strict typically an older male voice is preferred and more accepted. Rosalía being 25 years old and a woman on top of that has reinvented what it means to be successful in her community and culture. Her hard work and devotion towards her craft are clearly showcased and she’s already gotten to work with big names such as James Blake and J Balvin, while the public anticipates her collaborations with Billie Eilish, Travis Scott and Bad Bunny.

On top of her prodigious voice and persona, her aesthetic is glamorous and artistic! She has successfully combined the coziest modern look with her own flamboyant looks from her culture in Barcelona. Her looks are very well thought out and it shows. There’s no mistaking this international queen for anything less.

Rosalía has already won a Latin Grammy for her music video “Malamente” and is currently nominated for a VMA. If you haven’t heard of her yet, you definitely will see her face around more often. Rosalía’s talent is one of a kind and there’s no sign that she’s going to stop anytime soon. When you have the courage to take on traditional components and mend them into modern day times, while still paying homage to your roots, that’s undeniable talent. Rosalía will get the accolades she deserves and the world will know Flamenco once again.