Spanish artist Rosalía has been named the winner of the 2026 National Prize for Contemporary Music (Premio Nacional de Músicas Actuales), EL PAÍS reports. The Spanish newspaper published the news on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The award is Spain's national recognition in the contemporary music category, placing Rosalía among the country's honoured artists for the year. EL PAÍS reported the win in a headline on its site, with the story also carried in a Google News roundup of related coverage.
Rosalía is a Spanish singer whose work has earned her a prominent place in contemporary music. The EL PAÍS report did not include the jury's citation, the list of other candidates, or details of the award ceremony, and those specifics were not available in the material reviewed.
The prize adds to her record of national recognition in Spain. Further reporting from EL PAÍS is expected to carry the jury's reasoning and any official statements from Rosalía or the awarding body.
