Part of what makes Rosalía’s LUX era so stunning is the sheer scale of her artistic vision, from the grandeur of an album recorded with a full orchestra and featuring lyrics in 16 different languages to the equally ambitious five-act live show she staged in support of its release. Recreating that spectacle on a smaller scale at Saturday Night Live‘s Studio 8H, with its notoriously challenging acoustics, was no small feat, but Rosalía of course rose to the occasion.
For “Reliquia,” she performed the entire song en pointe without missing a note. For “Magnolias,” she sang against a stark black backdrop as rain poured down around her. Both performances were captivating in their own ways, showcasing her extraordinary range as a performer and reaffirming why we crowned LUX the best album of 2025.
Having recently completed her “LUX” tour, Rosalía has no other public appearances listed on her upcoming calendar, but with the album likely to earn some Grammy nominations next month, it’s likely we’ll be seeing more of her soon. Plus, she’s set to be feted on U2’s new album.
