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.

Bettie Page Varietease Dance

The scrumptious Bettie Page performs a varietease to the tunes of a exotica styled track that sounds like something from Martin Denny or Les Baxter. Bettie Page is often referred to as “The Queen of Pin-Ups” as she became one the most famous models and burlesque dancers of the 1950s and still continues to influence [...]

Halford Jet Set

I have returned from my swell Palm Springs vacation and brought some gifts back for you all. The first one is unveiled today, it is a musical project that I have worked on my spare time for the last couple of months. It goes under the name “Halford Jet Set” and is a tribute to [...]

Space Age Lounge Volume 2 – Red Carpet Ride

Since many of you have requested my previous two volumes of “Space Age Lounge”, I have decided to share them with you here. First off is volume 2, which is called Red Carpet Ride. It is a tribute to the swank Hollywood premieres and jet set lifestyle of the 1960s. The music is mostly soft [...]

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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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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