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Exotica is a musical genre that was popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s with Americans who came of age during World War II. [ 1 ] . The term was coined by Simon "Si" Waronker, Liberty Records co-founder and board chairman, named after the 1957 Martin Denny album Exotica. [ 2 ] .
Exotica is a form of easy-listening lounge music that draws upon world music, but it doesn't aim for authentic replication. Learn about exotica's history, artists, albums, songs, and related styles on AllMusic.
Exotica music is an enchanting and mysterious genre that emerged in the 1950s, transporting listeners to far-off, exotic lands through its distinctive sounds and melodies. This style of music is characterized by its lush instrumentation, evocative of tropical rainforests, vibrant cultures, and the mysteries of ancient civilizations.
‘Lounge Psychédélique’ takes you on a journey into the world of Lounge, Exotica and Space Age Bachelor Pad Music, from its early days in the 1950s and 1960s to the current crop of artists...
Learn about the history and characteristics of exotica, a mid-century pop genre that blended high concept and low taste with sounds of faraway places. Explore some of the genre's highlights and lowlights with a playlist of tracks by Les Baxter, Tak Shindo, Edmond De Luca, Esquivel, and more.
Exotica is a musical genre, named after the 1957 Martin Denny album of the same title, popular during the 1950s to mid 1960s, typically with the suburban set who came of age during World War II. The musical colloquialism, exotica, means tropical ersatz: the non-native, pseudo experience of Oc… read more.
Exotica is a musical genre, named after the 1957 Martin Denny album of the same name that was popular during the 1950s to mid-1960s with Americans who came of age during World War II. The term was coined by Simon “Si” Waronker, Liberty Records co-founder board chairman.
