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Elisabeth Waldo
2,617 listeners
Elisabeth Waldo Dentzel (born June 18, 1918) is an American violinist, composer, songwriter, conductor and ethnomusicologist. A scholar of … read moreElisabeth Waldo Dentzel (born June 18, 1918) is an American violinist, composer, songwriter, conductor and ethnomusicologist. A scholar of pre-Columbian era music, she was an early adopter of Native American musical instruments among tho… read moreElisabeth Waldo Dentzel (born June 18, 1918) is an American violinist, composer, songwriter, conductor and ethnomusicologist. A scholar of pre-Columbian era music, she was an early adopter of Native American musical instruments among those trained in European classical music. Her melding of ancie… read more
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Don Ralke
9,662 listeners
Don Ralke was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood studio system in films, televisi… read moreDon Ralke was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood studio system in films, television, and pop recordings. He released a series of bongo-oriented space age pop and exotica albums in the late 1950s. View wikiDon Ralke was a prolific music arranger, composer, and producer, working for four decades in the Hollywood studio system in films, television, and pop recordings. He released a series of bongo-oriented space age pop and exotica albums in the late 1950s. View wiki
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Ethel Azama
3,493 listeners
Ethel Azama (August 28, 1934 – March 1984) was an American jazz and popular singer and recording artist. She sang regularly in nightclubs a… read moreEthel Azama (August 28, 1934 – March 1984) was an American jazz and popular singer and recording artist. She sang regularly in nightclubs and other concert venues between the mid-1950s and 1984. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai… read moreEthel Azama (August 28, 1934 – March 1984) was an American jazz and popular singer and recording artist. She sang regularly in nightclubs and other concert venues between the mid-1950s and 1984. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and was of Okinawan ancestry. She was a Nisei or second-ge… read more
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Mr. Ho's Orchestrotica
5,456 listeners
Referencing the exotica of Martin Denny, Milt Raskin, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich among others, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica—as a vibraphone qu… read moreReferencing the exotica of Martin Denny, Milt Raskin, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich among others, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica—as a vibraphone quartet—presents an original third-stream collection of updated jazz, chamber, and world music reac… read moreReferencing the exotica of Martin Denny, Milt Raskin, Tchaikovsky, and Shostakovich among others, Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica—as a vibraphone quartet—presents an original third-stream collection of updated jazz, chamber, and world music reaching towards the South Pacific via Asia, the Middle East, th… read more
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Clouseaux
2,794 listeners
"Set bongos on stun, Mr. Spock" says writer Gregg Barr of the Houston Press. "Like you have not seen since the days of the L… read more"Set bongos on stun, Mr. Spock" says writer Gregg Barr of the Houston Press. "Like you have not seen since the days of the Louis & Keely show, or at least the days of Combustible Edison" says Otto von Stroheim cre… read more"Set bongos on stun, Mr. Spock" says writer Gregg Barr of the Houston Press. "Like you have not seen since the days of the Louis & Keely show, or at least the days of Combustible Edison" says Otto von Stroheim creator of Tiki News Fanzine. "Cross Mancini with Brasil 6… read more
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Martini Kings
5,590 listeners
The Martini Kings, comprised of brothers Frank (who plays the vibraphone) and Anthony Marsico (double bass), have performed for celebrities… read moreThe Martini Kings, comprised of brothers Frank (who plays the vibraphone) and Anthony Marsico (double bass), have performed for celebrities from Oscar winner actor/director Clint Eastwood, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former first lad… read moreThe Martini Kings, comprised of brothers Frank (who plays the vibraphone) and Anthony Marsico (double bass), have performed for celebrities from Oscar winner actor/director Clint Eastwood, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former first lady Laura Bush, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, to Grammy award wi… read more
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Enoch Light and His Orchestra
4,572 listeners
Enoch Henry Light (18 August 1905, in Canton, Ohio – 31 July 1978, in Redding, Connecticut) was a classical violinist, bandleader, and reco… read moreEnoch Henry Light (18 August 1905, in Canton, Ohio – 31 July 1978, in Redding, Connecticut) was a classical violinist, bandleader, and recording engineer. As A&R chief and vice-president of Grand Award Records, he founded Command Rec… read moreEnoch Henry Light (18 August 1905, in Canton, Ohio – 31 July 1978, in Redding, Connecticut) was a classical violinist, bandleader, and recording engineer. As A&R chief and vice-president of Grand Award Records, he founded Command Records in 1959. Light’s name was prominent on many albums both… read more
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Webley Edwards
22,895 listeners
Both as the longtime host of the weekly radio series Hawaii Calls and through his many albums, broadcasting pioneer Webley Edwards played a… read moreBoth as the longtime host of the weekly radio series Hawaii Calls and through his many albums, broadcasting pioneer Webley Edwards played a pivotal role in exporting the music of the islands to the continental U.S. Born November 11, 1902… read moreBoth as the longtime host of the weekly radio series Hawaii Calls and through his many albums, broadcasting pioneer Webley Edwards played a pivotal role in exporting the music of the islands to the continental U.S. Born November 11, 1902, in Corvallis, Oregon, he later attended Oregon State Unive… read more
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Don Tiki
10,549 listeners
Don Tiki is the keeper of the flame of the almost extinct volcano of Exotica music. When the red glow of Tiki torches was snuffed out in lo… read moreDon Tiki is the keeper of the flame of the almost extinct volcano of Exotica music. When the red glow of Tiki torches was snuffed out in lounges and bachelor pads alike, the exotic sounds of Marty, Artie, and Les (Martin Denny, Arthur Ly… read moreDon Tiki is the keeper of the flame of the almost extinct volcano of Exotica music. When the red glow of Tiki torches was snuffed out in lounges and bachelor pads alike, the exotic sounds of Marty, Artie, and Les (Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman and Les Baxter) also dimmed. But in a recent wave of app… read more
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Tak Shindo
33,483 listeners
Tak Shindo (1922–2002) led an extraordinary musical career while remaining primarily in the background. He served as arranger, composer, an… read moreTak Shindo (1922–2002) led an extraordinary musical career while remaining primarily in the background. He served as arranger, composer, and musical advisor for film, television, radio, and Las Vegas revues. He released several successfu… read moreTak Shindo (1922–2002) led an extraordinary musical career while remaining primarily in the background. He served as arranger, composer, and musical advisor for film, television, radio, and Las Vegas revues. He released several successful albums in the exotica genre, was a dance band leader who n… read more