Boston-based singer-songwriter Lourdes Pita delivers a stunning reminder of her musical legacy with her latest album “Soul Dance.” This ten-track record leans into a warm, adult-contemporary sound that mixes pop-soul and soft rock; a perfect blend to showcase Pita’s clear, expressive voice and knack for honest, uplifting lyrics.
Lourdes Pita is a bilingual, cross-genre singer-songwriter whose musical journey was greatly influenced by her mother, the acclaimed Cuban poet Juana Rosa Pita. Her classical flute training and bilingual upbringing are significant influences in Pita’s music, as her catalog stretches across English and Spanish songs and several stylistic lanes.
The album opens with the titular track “Soul Dance;” a theatrical ballad complete with violin backing and a soaring chorus. This melodic single is a perfect showcase of
Pita’s upper register and virtuosity as a vocalist as she effortlessly hits high notes without ever dropping the intensity.
She immediately switches up genres with the follow-up single, “Courage to Live,” which is a guitar and drum-driven track that takes on more of a pop-rock sound. Despite the overall theme of moving on, this single succeeds in being uplifting and energetic, delivering that bittersweet taste that keeps you coming back for more.
“Coming Home” is a standout track with its nostalgic lyrics and gentle rhythm. The drums and guitar take on an almost Latin-pop sound without leaning in too heavily into the genre. It’s this kind of restraint that keeps the entire album interesting, with each track having something familiar, but also something fresh mixed in.
Musically, Soul Dance sits in the intersection of adult contemporary, pop-soul, and light pop-rock with guitars, piano and a steady rhythmic backbone pushing many tracks forward, the arrangements often leave space for Pita’s vocals to carry the emotional weight and the songwriting is poetic while still being accessible to a casual listener.
The production on this record favors clarity, with instruments arranged to support the vocals rather than competing with them. While the album still sounds polished, the emotional content always lands without ever feeling over-produced.
If you enjoy singer-songwriters who favor clear melodies and heartfelt lyrics with a few Latin and rock influences mixed in, Soul Dance is an easy recommendation. It’s perfect for both casual playlists and for emotionally uplifting active listening. This album showcases Pita’s class and experience, and is bound to make a mark on her already impressive discography.
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