After playing the guitar for several bands, Tali recently returned to his first love: the piano.
He started playing the piano in a 2015. unable to bring his guitar with him during to deployment to the Middle East, he had to improvise to maintain his commitment to creating music.
The Michigan native describes the song as a “fun little track where the inspiration came from the cheesy but soulful synths in 80’s movies that my oldest sister would watch on repeat”
The solo piano is a piece filled with softness, elegance, and refinement. Its three themes, with joyful and optimistic accents, unfold with both majesty and delicacy. At the crossroads of classical, jazz, and pop, this work remains very accessible to the ear while being rich in writing and structure.
The interplay of minor and major tonalities gives it a unique charm, a distinctive character, and a singular grace.
The song explores the emotional aftermath of deep love, guiding listeners through a journey of heartbreak, self-discovery, and personal growth.
“Papa” is a heartfelt ode to resilience and transformation.
Born Olena Kim in Ukraine with Korean and Nigerian roots, The AYAMI reflects on past relationships through the song, embracing forgiveness and the lessons learned, while confidently stepping into a stronger, wiser version of herself.
“Papa is the first song where my soul truly speaks on its own, without fear or pressure” The AYAMI shares. “After years of emotional dependence and losing many projects, I finally took control, rebuilt myself, and chose to move forward. This track is not just music—it’s my declaration that nothing and no one will ever stop me again.”