Press Release
Source: V. Stewart PR
Valeria Stewart is a uniquely original voice in the contemporary music scene—a guitarist, vocalist, and singer-songwriter whose multilingual performances draw from a rich tapestry of Latin, folk, jazz, and Americana influences. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Washington, D.C., Valeria brings a deep sense of cultural fusion and
emotional authenticity to every song she writes and sings. Her new release, Raices-Roots album on the ANTiDOTESOUNDSl label will be released on September 5, 2025.
Check out Valeria’s performance schedule HERE!
Stewart (née Rodriguez-Rozic) digs deep into her Latin roots on this solo debut produced with singer-songwriter and lead guitarist Kevin Dudley. Her velvety warm, understated voice—carrying a distinct Porteño accent—permeates the seven-song record titled, Raíces | Roots. The all-Spanish album, features award-winning original songs (John Lennon Weekly Winner, Mid Atlantic Song Contest, International Songwriting Contest) plus two covers—from Cuba and Argentina, respectively.
When she’s not on stage or in the studio, Valeria brings her warmth and creativity to young children as a part-time preschool teacher for an organization that supports families in transitional housing. At the heart of everything she does is a passion for connection—using music as a powerful bridge between people, cultures, and stories.
Three of the five original songs on the album (Tracks 1, 4, & 5) drift through themes of separation and loss, tracing the quiet unraveling of a relationship that vanishes without explanation. No Eres Tu was originally written in English (It Isn’t You by Kathleen Huber) and translated to Spanish by Valeria and her mother, Graciela Valdez. Two are love songs: Eres Mi Amor a dedication to her husband of over 30 years, and Ensueños a poem she originally wrote in English. The latter is a recurring dream (reverie) about someone, posing the question: Is it true? Is it you?
The two covers on the album contribute to the themes of love and loss. Argentine lyricist Félix Luna once set out to find the girl he had met and fallen in love with as a teenager by writing for her one of the most beautiful zambas in Argentine folklore: Zamba de Usted. Veinte Años is a classic Cuban bolero, originally written by María Teresa Vera and Guillermina Aramburu. It is a deeply emotional song that expresses sorrow and nostalgia, asking how someone could forget a love that once meant everything.
TRACKS
Valeria Stewart
Valeria Stewart and Graciela Valdez
Valeria Stewart
Kathleen Huber, Valeria Stewart, Graciela Valdez
(María Teresa Vera (composer) and Guillermina Aramburu (lyricist)
Ariel Ramírez (composer) and Félix Luna (lyricist)
Social Media Sites
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartvaleria/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/valeria-stewart
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@valeriastewartmusic
ARTISTS
Valeria Stewart (v-aa-l-eh-r-ih-aa)
vocals, acoustic guitar
Kevin Dudley
acoustic guitar
Eugenio Ibarz (ehw-hehn-yo)
bass
Jason Walker
congas & bongos
Juan Megna
bombo legüero
Grey Jacks
harmony vocals
Check out Valeria’s performance schedule HERE!
