Category Archives: Exotica

SONG OF THE DAY Martin Denny – Similau

Posted on May 14, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Similau is an alluring adventure into the world of Afro-Latin Jazz; though once Martin Denny weaved his magic into this, it was reshaped and crafted into a magical Exotica dream! Originally written by Arden Clar and Harry Coleman, Similau was … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Roger Roger and Nino Nardini – Malaysia

Posted on February 4, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“There is no record quite like this one, and any fan of so-called lounge music or exotica should own this. For those fans of hep sounds and po-mo kitsch, you should have it too, but for those interested in the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Monster Rally – Washed Ashore

Posted on January 26, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I’ve been wondering if I’d prefer this tune minus the addition of those beats halfway in, but once you get the album, the old/new sound really works. The rhythm transports that soothing luxuriant beach dream feel into a slightly more … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY L’Exotighost – Kamongo

Posted on October 18, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

If I had to define ‘cool’ by a sound, I think I could pretty much encapsulate the essence of this word with just about any song by L’Exotighost!! Working my way through their latest release (and second full-length offering), I … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY De Evergreens – Es Lilin (Java Surf)

Posted on September 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Back in 2019, Belgium’s Radio Martiko reissued a rather old and classic rarity which was originally released in 1968 on the Dutch label, Durlaphone. Backed with a crazy surf track called Gonzalez by the Les Jaguar’s de Casablanca, Es Lilin comes … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Manakooras – Howl of the Jaguar

Posted on May 29, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Featuring members of the Aqualads, The Intoxicators, The Penetrators and more, The Mankooras are a southern super group who combine the sounds Exotica, Surf and Hawaiian music into their super-soft surf creations. Their intoxicating compositions are hypnotic, with strong hints … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Tak Shindo ‎- Mombasa Love Song

Posted on March 18, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Born in America in 1922, Takeshi “Tak” Shindo was a Japanese American musician, composer and arranger best known for his prominence in the world of exotica music. Active throughout the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, his main instruments were the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Enrique Torres & Les Baxter – Cholita

Posted on January 2, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Getting to the bottom of today’s musical mystery has left me spinning a bit today, so I’ll do my best in explaining what I can about the album from which this enchanting delight is taken. Joyas Musicales del Perú is … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bill Plummer and the Cosmic Brotherhood – Journey to the East 

Posted on December 23, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I never like to rush my blog posts and make them too brief, but sometimes needs must…Tonight I’m on a tight schedule, but had to share this little delight as its been spinning round my orbit ever since I heard … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Les Baxter – Simba

Posted on November 7, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

The soothing dreaminess of Les Baxter never ceases to enchant me and, no matter where I am, this sound whisks me away from everything. It’s like my comfort magic carpet! Today’s ethereal offering, entitled Simba, is taken from his 1955 … Continue reading →

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