Valeria Castro discusses vulnerability and folklore in new musical era

Singer-songwriter Valeria Castro is concluding her tour with a performance at the Guitar BCN festival in Barcelona. Following the March 2025 release of her second album, ‘El cuerpo después de todo’, Castro has gained recognition for her acoustic, folklore-based music that incorporates traditional instruments such as the Canarian timple, pandero, and tambor herreño.

In recent reflections, Castro discussed the emotional weight of her songwriting, which addresses themes of loss, anxiety, social pressure, and toxic relationships. She noted the challenge of transitioning from songwriter to performer, describing the process of using personal pain for healing and connecting with audiences through shared vulnerability.