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How Rosalia became a global pop force

DW English · May 6, 2026, 8:30 AM

Key takeaways

  • From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather than luck.
  • In reality, her rise reflects a careful, sustained progression of a young woman determined to make it big.
  • Rosalia Vila Tobella grew up in the Spanish town of Sant Esteve Sesrovires, about a 40-minute drive from Barcelona.

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From a small town in Spain to sold-out global arenas, Spanish singer Rosalia has built her career with precision rather than luck. How did she do it?

https://p.dw.com/p/5DIwp From a training in flamenco to songs about Berghain, Rosalia is unafraid to experiment Image: Christian Bertrand/Visually/picture alliance Advertisement To many observers, the career of Spanish pop star Rosalia could look like an overnight success. One moment, the now 33-year-old artist seemed relatively unknown to an international audience; the next, she was performing on the world's biggest stages and collaborating with major names like Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and Björk.

In reality, her rise reflects a careful, sustained progression of a young woman determined to make it big.

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