Industry May 22, 2026

Rosalía advocates for greater diversity in music beyond European voices.

She also said in her Ivor Novellos speech that we live "in a world where ego and the thirst for power are more widespread than love or compassion"

Originally published by NME
Share
Rosalía advocates for greater diversity in music beyond European voices.

In a speech at the Ivor Novellos, Rosalía called for a broader range of voices in the music industry, specifically highlighting a need to move beyond those who are "white middle class Europeans." She expressed a view that ego and the pursuit of power are currently more prevalent globally than empathy and compassion. Originally reported by NME.

Artists in this article