Spanish superstar Rosalia has a summer hit before it’s even released 

Spain’s biggest hit this summer is a song that hasn’t even been released, sung by an artist mistaken for someone she’s not. Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona on how Rosalia’s hometown fans are already vibing with Despechá, a teaser of a song released on Instagram.

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