Rosalía's 'Lux' showcases bold new era with orchestral sounds and multilingual tracks

By Anamaria Artemisa Sayre

Published November 7, 2025 at 4:56 AM EST

Global pop star Rosalía may stun fans with the direction she's taken on her new album, "Lux." It features a full orchestra, a choir and songs in several different languages.

Anamaria Artemisa Sayre

Anamaria Artemisa Sayre is co-host of Alt.Latino, NPR's pioneering radio show and podcast celebrating Latin music and culture since 2010.

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