5 Things to Know About Rosalía’s El Mal Querer

It is a concept album based on a 13th-century novel Rosalía reworks the Occitan novel Flamenca into a modern flamenco record.

Each track explores a specific theme from the novel The songs cover toxic love, jealousy, and empowerment in sequence.

The album blends traditional flamenco with contemporary pop It uses palmas, cajón, and handclaps alongside electronic beats and R&B.

The story follows a woman trapped in a controlling relationship The narrative arc moves from obsession to liberation.

It won the Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album The album was praised for its innovative fusion and emotional depth.