exotica

Martin Denny – “The Father of Exotica”

Martin Denny - "The Father of Exotica"

Introduction to Martin Denny Martin Denny was an American musician, regarded as the “Father of Exotica.” He developed his sound called “exotica,” which included sounds from strange exotic instruments as well as from animals like frogs and bird calls. He incorporated these into a Lex Baxter original piece “Quiet Village.” It soon … Read more

Arthur Lyman – The Pioneer of “Exotica”

Arthur Lyman - The Pioneer of "Exotica"

Introduction Arthur Lyman and his group are one of the pioneers of what is called the “exotica” genre, infusing sounds of Polynesian/Hawaiian music with his own individual flamboyance. The Hawaiian native learned to play marimba (a percussion instrument) when he was younger. That led to a professional career performing in local clubs. … Read more