Rosalía on Patti Smith:

Rosalía on Meeting Patti Smith

After releasing her new album Lux, Spanish pop star Rosalía shared her experience of meeting her musical idol, Patti Smith. She described the encounter as “beautiful.”

Recording Featuring Patti Smith

One track from Lux, titled “La Yagular,” includes a 1976 interview clip of Patti Smith saying:

“Break on through to the other side. Going through one door isn’t enough, a million doors aren’t enough.”

The Meeting at Electric Lady Studios

Rosalía met Patti Smith at New York’s Electric Lady Studios, thanks to Lee Foster, the studio’s manager. She recalled to BBC 6 Music host Nick Grimshaw:

“So we met because he wanted us to meet.”

Rosalía described the moment vividly:

“I remember walking down the stairs. I was wearing this white dress. I was running, thinking, ‘Oh my God, I don’t want to make Patti Smith wait!’”

She continued:

“She had so much light in her face, her eyes, and her smile. I couldn’t believe it. She noticed my dress and said, ‘I love your dress.’ Then she talked to me about the song, and we began sharing. It was one of the most beautiful things ever because I really admire her.”

Author’s Summary

Rosalía cherishes her inspiring encounter with Patti Smith, highlighting the profound impact the meeting had on her as an admirer and artist.

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Far Out Magazine Far Out Magazine — 2025-11-07

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