“Soft seduction on El Día Más Oscuro, a cheerful dance on Ensueños, and a subtle blues touch on Por Qué… cozy, fun, and dressed in earth tones.”
— Jazz Weekly
“Valeria and Kevin of Crooked Sparrow combine musicianship and song-writing chops into a melodic mix. Several Sevareid House patrons mentioned how much they enjoyed their set and would seek them out locally in the future."
Janet Lewis (Host, Concerts at the Sevareid House)
"August of 2025 brought a truly unforgettable night to Creative Cauldron, as Valeria Stewart graced our stage for the first time, with a truly heartfelt performance. Blending rich Latin rhythms from their latest album Raíces with Americana Roots and folk influences, the show was a vibrant, genre-crossing celebration of heritage, storytelling, and rhythm.
The theatre was completely full — our biggest ticket-seller of the series so far — and the joy in the room was undeniable."
Laura Connors Hull, Founding Artistic Director, Creative Cauldron
"The recognition Stewart received in the Americana category of the 2023 Songwriters Association of Washington and the Mid Atlantic Song Contest speaks to her ability to transcend labels. “El Día Más Oscuro” is not only a highlight of Raíces but also a powerful introduction to Stewart’s artistry. It confirms her place as a global voice, equally at home in Latin tradition and Americana storytelling."
"Lyrically, “El Día Más Oscuro” embraces the themes that Stewart has been weaving throughout her recent work: love, separation, and the complex but beautiful emotions that Latin music captures so well. Listeners may hear echoes of artists she admires, such as Buena Vista Social Club or Shakira, in the rhythm and emotional phrasing. Yet, the song remains entirely her own. If this were the first time meeting Valeria Stewart, “El Día Más Oscuro” would stand as both an introduction to her identity and a turning point a moment where her voice steps forward with confidence and beauty. It is a vulnerable confession, but also a celebration of her roots."