Why Tango Podcast

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Adam Tully and Heyni Solera host this podcast dedicated to tango music. whytango.substack.com

  1. Ep 8 - In the Land of the Vals

    2025-12-05

    Ep 8 - In the Land of the Vals

    This episode starts with a question:“What have you been listening to lately?”Five minutes later, Adam and Heyni are digging into waltzes: why some musicians avoid them, why guitarists favor them, and why a good vals can be just as interesting as a tango. Adam and Heyni talk about:✨ How composers think (messy, obsessive, rhythmic)✨ Guitars behaving and misbehaving✨ A Nelly Omar detour no one saw coming They talk tension, sweetness, breath, pendulums, phrasing, folklore, and why some genres pull you in without asking permission. Playlist: From Ramiro Gallo’s Album Florece: Mil veces amor- Ramiro Gallo From Nelly Omar’s album Muchacho: Zambita para mi vieja- Nelly Omar Muchacho - Nelly Omar Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Imágenes (Almas) written by Adam Tully, played by Arco & Aire and Fernando Otero by Adam Tully. Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    54 min

  2. 2025-11-13

    Ep 7 - Listening Like Composers Do

    We’re back! And Season 2 is all about listening. To kick things off, Adam ambushes Heyni with one of the wildest tango openings ever recorded: Atilio Stampone beginning Responso… with a choir. Yes, a literal choir. Yes, it somehow works. Yes, it’s glorious. Baroque wig energy meets Buenos Aires grit. Heyni fires back with a brand-new 2024 six-movement fever dream inspired by Roberto Arlt’s 300 Millones release. This Julián Peralta piece is full with drama, darkness, dream logic and one extremely satisfying apex moment. From there, things unravel in the best possible way: 🎧 how composers listen (spoiler: obsessively)💃 why “danceable vs. non-danceable” is a false binary💿 are albums dead? (they shrug, keep listening)🎶 and the strange magic of transitions… the tiny details that make music flip from one world into another This episode is your permission slip to get lost: in weird openings, bold choices, slow movements, heartbeat bass lines, and albums that actually take you somewhere. Season 2 starts here; with curiosity, deep dives, and two musicians discovering what makes their ears light up. Why Tango? Why not. Playlist: Responso - Atilio Stampone Orgullo Criollo - Atilio Stampone Los Mareados - Atilio Stampone Sofía y los Sueños Pt.1 - La Sirvienta - Julián Peralta Sofía y los Sueños Pt.5 - El Galán - Julián Peralta Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Imágenes (Almas) written by Adam Tully, played by Arco & Aire and Fernando Otero by Adam Tully. Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    39 min

  3. 2025-10-31

    Season 2 - Teaser

    Season 1 was a wild ride! Thanks for joining us! We’ve started recording season 2… Now that we covered the basis, we’re really ready to start having fun! Tag along! Why tango? Why Not? Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Imágenes (Almas) written by Adam Tully, played by Arco & Aire and Fernando Otero by Adam Tully. Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    3 min
  4. Ep 6 - Tango Today: Tradition, Innovation, and Hallways of White Noise

    2025-10-10

    Ep 6 - Tango Today: Tradition, Innovation, and Hallways of White Noise

    Live (and caffeinated) from Buenos Aires, Adam and Heyni finally record face-to-face and dive headfirst into... composition. But not the tortured-genius, candles-and-quill-pen kind. This is tango composition in 2025 — weird scales, minimalist obsessions, mandolin orchestras (yes, that’s a thing), and the unexpected inspiration of white noise in hospital corridors. Heyni unpacks her new piece inspired by 24-hour shifts and walking alone through echoey hospital halls. Adam talks about the unusual scale he’s been using and how he stopped recording covers and started writing original music for himself and other performers. They also wonder: is tango entering another cycle of “back to tradition” — or are musicians just trying to survive by playing stuff people will actually dance to? 💬 In this episode: * What’s going on with tango music in the twenty first century? * Can you write music about loneliness… while surrounded by people? * And what the heck is a trilonga? Playlist: Las Orillas del Tiempo (Exequiel Mantega) - Arco & Aire Despedida y después - Adam Tully Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Imágenes (Almas) written by Adam Tully, played by Arco & Aire and Fernando Otero by Adam Tully. Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    1h 13m
  5. Mini-episode - Ástor Piazzolla

    2025-09-19

    Mini-episode - Ástor Piazzolla

    Adam and Heyni couldn´t leave Piazzolla out of this first seasson… What is his music really about? 🎶 The Piazzolla phenomenon: the bandoneonist, the innovator, the rule-breaker who turned tango into something the world had never heard before. Was he anti-dance? Absolutely. Was he still 100% tango? Without a doubt. From his years with Troilo to his studies in France and the creation of Nuevo Tango, Piazzolla fought for a music that was uncompromisingly his own. Join them as they explore why his quintet sounds so good, why non-tango musicians sound so different when they play his music, and why that music has always been so controversial and so beloved. Playlist: Decarísimo - Astor Piazzolla Quintet El desbande - Astor Piazzolla's 1946 Orchestra Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Lo que de ellas, sigue en nosotras by La Rantifusa Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    18 min
  6. Mini-episode - Dance

    2025-09-05 · BONUS

    Mini-episode - Dance

    Step into a virtual milonga with Adam and Heyni as they turn their attention from the stage to the dance floor. What makes tango music danceable? Is it the steady pulse, the embrace? and why do some melodies stretch like a rubber band? And why do some tangos feel impossible to dance to, while others keep the floor full all night? Oh my, that unique relationship between dancers and musicians… Playlist: Paciencia - Juan D’Arienzo Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Lo que de ellas, sigue en nosotras by La Rantifusa Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    27 min
  7. Mini-episode - Behind the Scenes Check-In

    2025-08-15 · BONUS

    Mini-episode - Behind the Scenes Check-In

    No full episode this week, but Adam and Heyni didn’t want to leave you hanging! In this special mini check-in, they share a peek behind the curtain: how Why Tango gets made, the challenges of editing across continents, and why your suggestions for improvement might not be heard until a year later. They talk about listener feedback, the joy of meeting fans in person, and the tools that help keep the conversation flowing. You’ll also hear about Adam’s recent performances, including upcoming shows at the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and with his quintet, and Heyni’s touring plans with Palaver Strings. Most of all, it’s a thank-you to you, the listeners, for being part of this journey. Keep your questions and comments coming. They love hearing from you! 📅 New full episode in two weeks.📬 Write to: whytango.ok@gmail.com🌐 Or comment directly on Substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    15 min

  8. 2025-08-01

    Ep 5 - Tango, but Make It Chamber

    In this episode, Adam and Heyni dig into the making of Arco y Aire – Una noche entre sueños. They also wonder about what happens when tango escapes traditional instrumentation. From unconventional duos to commissioning eight brand-new works, this episode is a journey through contemporary tango, musical risk-taking, and why sometimes limitations (like “no bandoneon player available”) can spark your most creative projects. They also explore the deep divide between music for dancing and music for listening. And wait, there is more, what about chamber tango? 💬 Bonus: * How a mid-milonga album drop led to unexpected tears * What accessibility means in music * And is Max the only tango cellist in North America? This episode is about listening differently, breaking molds, and taking your own tango path, whether there’s a bandoneon in the room or not. Playlist: Tu Mirada - Arco y Aire Las Orillas del Tiempo - Arco y Aire Check out the whole album by Heyni’s duo Arco & Aire Our hosts: Adam Tully & Heyni Solera Theme music: La Tomajena by Shino Ohnaga Interstitial music: Imágenes (Almas) written by Adam Tully, played by Arco & Aire and Fernando Otero by Adam Tully. Our home: Why tango Our instagram: Why tango Our email: whytango.ok@gmail.com Our phone number: (+1) 212-942-6854 Production: Sol Linares for TANGOdeHOY Why Tango is a production of TANGOdeHOY and Penny Productions This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whytango.substack.com

    35 min
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Adam Tully and Heyni Solera host this podcast dedicated to tango music. whytango.substack.com

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