Mario Why
Mario Yñiguez (he/him) is a songwright, composer, multi-instrumentalist, director, and creator. He is known for his versatility across genres, sincere craftsmanship and a conceptually holistic approach to creation.
Yñiguez can be seen weaving his work through solo projects under Mario Why, as a guitarist and vocalist for band Harrison Fjord, and in the pits of musicals.
In 2025, Yñiguez will be releasing ‘Their Hearts Were Full of Spring,’ his debut EP under Mario Why. Transforming his musical theater and classical vocal expertise into what one can describe as, ‘lusciously-indie,’ or ‘baroque canyon pop.’ With alternative odes to chamber music and americana, Mario Why’s debut will enchant in new and familiar ways.
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Mario Why — Baroque Canyon Pop from Phoenix to the Stage
Meet Mario Yñiguez — a genre-bending artist blending classical, indie, and canyon soul into “baroque canyon pop.” From Phoenix stages to national tours with Hamilton’s
