Rosalía on Meeting Patti Smith
After releasing her new album Lux, Spanish pop star Rosalía shared her experience of meeting her musical hero, Patti Smith. She described the encounter as “beautiful.”
The meeting took place at the iconic Electric Lady Studios in New York, a moment Rosalía greatly cherished. Notably, her song “La Yagular” on Lux features a 1976 recording of Smith saying during an interview:
“Break on through to the other side. Going through one door isn’t enough, a million doors aren’t enough.”
How the Meeting Happened
During an interview on BBC 6 Music, Rosalía explained that their meeting was arranged by Lee Foster, the manager of Electric Lady Studios. She told host Nick Grimshaw:
“So we met because he wanted us to meet.”
Rosalía recalled the moment vividly:
“I remember walking down the stairs. I was wearing this white dress. I was running kind of like, ‘Oh my God, I don’t want to make Patti Smith wait!'”
Meeting Patti Smith
Rosalía described Patti Smith’s presence as radiant and full of light:
“She had so much light in her face, in her eyes, in her smile, and I couldn’t believe it. She pointed at my dress and said, ‘I love your dress.’ Then she talked to me about the song, and we started sharing. It was one of the most beautiful things ever to meet her, because I really admire her.”
Summary
Rosalía’s heartfelt encounter with Patti Smith at Electric Lady Studios highlights the deep admiration between two influential artists, blending past inspiration with new creative expression.