Music: Dutch Exotica For Your Cocktail Lounge

Exotica music was made popular in the early 1950s and took its name from the Martin Denny album with the same title. The inspiration for the genre came from exotic locations and instruments from places such as Polynesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Southeast Asia, and Hawaii. The genre was mostly popular in suburban USA with legends such as Les Baxter, Artur Lyman and Martin Denny leading the scene. But apparently, not all Exotica music was American. Exotica fans Bert and Arjo from Holland have put together a brand new compilation of their favorite Dutch Exotica songs that not only showcases musical history but also the birth of lounge music. Head over to their website for track previews and information how you can obtain this gem.

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Royalton

What an interesting link Chris! Awesome find! Always looking forward discovering new Exotica.
http://www.ultraswank.net Chris

Glad you enjoy it! Still in Paris or have you moved on to the Netherlands?
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http://coolnessistimeless.blogspot.com/ Keith

I’ll definitely have to check that out.
tikitamba

A million thanks for that!!! :)
Got my copy a few days ago and I have to say, this album is pure gold!!!
Highly recommended for every exotica lover and tiki nut! ^^

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