Raíces Roots
Antidote, 2025
9/10
The guitarist, vocalist and singer-songwriter Valeria Stewart is well versed in many genres, and she brings plenty of culture and emotion to these 7 fusion songs.
“El Dia Más Oscuro” starts with the frisky drums and warm guitar that suits Stewart’s warm vocals, and “Ensuenos” follows with soft melodies and plenty of worldly beauty.
In the middle, “Por Qué” comes with rhythm and expressive singing via the frisky percussion and cozy guitar, while “No Eres Tú” offers a heartfelt and soulful quality thanks to the intimate singing and well timed backing vocals.
“Zamba de Usted” exits, and is a classic Cuban bolero that expresses sorrow and nostalgia with much care.
A very thoughtful debut album that embraces Latin, folk, jazz and Americana, Stewart is aligned with the producer/guitarist Kevin Dudley for songs that are rooted in her Buenos Aires heritage and are likely to stir the soul.
Travels well with: Margherita Fava- Murrina; Heather McKay- Life Got In The Way