JOURNEY THROUGH GENRES #31: EXOTICA

Each week, we dive into a different music genre—talking a little about what makes it special and why it matters. I’ll play some songs from that genre, and maybe share why one stands out to me. Then it’s time to hear music from you, the listeners: you can send in your own songs or favorites in that style, and I’ll play a few while we chat about them. At the end, I’ll let you know what genre we’re exploring next time. It’s all about sharing great music and hearing from each other. Tracklist: Les Baxter – Sophisticated Lady Jerry Byrd – Pagan Love Song Orquesta Serenata Tropical – Lamento Borincano Henry Mancini – Cow Bells and Coffee Beans Yma Sumac – Karibe Taki Laurindo Almeida – Siboney Stanley Black – El Cumbanchero Charles Mauu & The Royal Polynesians – Papio John Zorn – A Perfume from Cleopolis Nino Nardini & Roger Roger – Murmuring Leaves Monty Kelly – Bali Ha'i Santo and Johnny – Sleepwalk Haruomi Hosono – “Sayonara”, The Japanese Farewell Song Les Paul & Les Paul Trio – King’s Serenade Water Melon Group – TIARE Nino Nardini & Roger Roger – Mowgli Enoch Light – I’m in the Mood for Love Martin Denny – Quiet Village (Original Mono Version) Cal Tjader – East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) Kava Kon – Polynesian Poppies Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass – Tangerine Laurindo Almeida – The Lamp Is Low Lesiman – Messaggio Esquivel – Speak Low Robert Drasnin – Mirage YĪN YĪN – Dis kô Dis kô Cal Tjader – Flying Takeshi’s Cashew – Han Shot First Moondog – Snaketime Rhythms (Surf Session) Cover: "Oahu. Hawaiian Islands Painting" by Natalia Shchipakina