Rosalía on "Lux" and her devotion to music

Rosalía, the Spanish pop artist known for her operatic vocals and eclectic style, discussed her latest album, Lux, during a recent interview at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera House. The 34-year-old Spaniard shared that the album's theme revolves around the stories of female saints and mystics throughout history, drawing inspiration from figures like Olga of Kyiv, a 10th-century ruler who was an assassin before becoming a saint.

Rosalía expressed her admiration for the classics, citing opera as a significant influence on her work. She revealed that her tour for Lux has been more demanding than any previous tour, involving performances in various languages such as Japanese, Ukrainian, Catalan, and Arabic. The album, which topped the U.S. Latin chart and reached #4 on the Billboard 200, is characterized by a four-part symphonic structure, featuring choirs and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Despite her commercial success, Rosalía remains devoted to her craft, describing the process of making Lux as a labor of love and devotion. She acknowledged that there were still aspects she would have altered if given the chance, but ultimately, she is content with the final product. Rosalía emphasized that her music is an extension of her passion, stating, "Being a musician is, for me, an office as noble as somebody who makes bread or shoes."