Martin Denny
Acknowledged as the ‘father of Exotica,’ Martin Denny – born in New York City,
New York on April 10, 1911 – was a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger,
and bandleader. His unique brand of lounge music that celebrated tiki culture
became very popular in the 1950s and 1960s and saw a resurgence in popularity in
the 1990s. Raised in Los Angeles, California, he studied classical piano but
became interested in Latin music as well. After serving a stint in the US Army
Air Force during World War II, he returned to studying piano. After he was hired
to perform in Hawaii for two week...
MisirlouMartin Denny
Best Of Martin Denny's Exotica
StardustMartin Denny
The Enchanted Sea
2:12
My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii Cha Cha ChaMartin Denny
Quiet Village
1:56
Diga Diga DooMartin Denny
The Exotic Sounds Of Martin Denny
3:21
TemptationMartin Denny
Afro-Desia
2:12
Pagan Love SongMartin Denny
Quiet Village
2:23
