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Grammy-winning Spanish singer Rosalía drops her fourth studio album Lux tomorrow, November 7.
Recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra, the pop album is set to explore feminine mysticism, faith and the brutalities of love.
The 15 tracks (18 in the physical format) are split into four movements titled Purity, Gravity, Grace and Farewell, and will feature the artist singing in 13 different languages including Arabic, English, German, Spanish and Ukrainian.
In an interview, the musician and producer stated that the creative process took more than two years as she had to research the languages and learn how to write and sing in them.
She explained that she relied on her intuition during the initial writing stage. She used Google Translate to see how the lyrics sounded in other languages, followed by consulting professional translators and phonetics teachers to ensure the rhyme’s sensibility.
Rosalía said that love and curiosity were her motivators, as she found interest in understanding other cultures in a world she deems divided.
“I love travelling, I love learning from other humans,” she said.
“Why would I not try to learn another language, sing in another language, and expand the way I can be a singer, musician, or artist? The world is so connected,” she added.
The 33-year-old’s love for music led her to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in flamenco and music production, as well as a Master’s in flamenco interpretation at the Catalonia College of Music.
She started her professional career as a flamenco singer with her 2017 debut, Los Ángeles, which was met with critical acclaim for the singer’s intense and expressive vocals that break through language barriers.
Her second studio release, El Mal Querer (2018), served as her Bachelor’s degree thesis and earned her international popularity.
It was awarded Album of the Year at the 2019 Latin Grammy Awards, as well as Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
Rosalía’s full-length projects stand out for being conceptual and taking creative risks by blending and reimagining musical genres within and outside Spanish culture.
