Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ Mixes Pop, Flamenco, and Faith

Rosalía’s LUX Mixes Pop, Flamenco, and Faith

With LUX, Rosalía creates more than just an album: it is part pop, part opera, and part world-language manifesto, pushing creative boundaries while preserving her distinct voice.

The Spanish artist and producer shapes the album in four movements across 18 tracks, crafting a balance between noise and silence, high art and catchy hooks, confession and grandeur. Rosalía ascends into LUX like Mary’s assumption.

Musical Evolution and Influences

Throughout her career, Rosalía has drawn heavily from flamenco, a centuries-old art form, transforming it into something modern and fresh. This approach earned her both critical praise and widespread international interest.

In 2017, Rosalía entered the scene as a flamenco disruptor with her debut album Los Ángeles, where she deconstructed the genre’s 50-plus styles — a modular, improvisational interaction involving singer, guitarist, and dancer — and reassembled them into a pop narrative framed by verse and chorus.

Her 2018 album El Mal Querer, initially a baccalaureate thesis and winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy for Album of the Year, advanced this transformation by integrating flamenco's traditional elements with R&B production.

LUX and its Conceptual Depth

If El Mal Querer was about translating flamenco into a pop language, then LUX delves into the feminine mystique and transcendence beyond language, marking a significant evolution in Rosalía's discography.

“Rosalía ascends into LUX like Mary’s assumption.”

Author's summary: Rosalía's LUX redefines flamenco by blending it with pop, opera, and spirituality, showcasing her growth as an artist and innovator.

Rolling Stone Philippines — 2025-11-06