In this episode, we sit down with Laura Camacho, a double bassist, tango composer, and ethnomusicologist originally from Buenos Aires and now based in Austin, Texas.

Laura shares her fascinating journey from performing with the ensemble Las del Abasto in Argentina—including opening for tango legend Mariano Mores—to pursuing a PhD in ethnomusicology at the University of Texas at Austin.

We dive deep into Laura's new album, Todo Tiempo Pasado, released in November of 2025 with her ensemble, the Laura Camacho Tango Project. The album is a beautiful blend of tradition and experimentation, featuring original compositions, works by Astor Piazzolla and Mariano Mores, and tango-inspired arrangements of pop songs like Britney Spears' "Toxic" and Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill."

Enjoy and be sure to check out Laura's new album on all streaming platforms. Also, give her Tango Project a follow on Instagram!

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