Ports of Paradise - a weekly exotica broadcast from Melbourne, Australia

Congrats, Paddy, on 150 episodes!

Mahalo Nui Loa - thanks, Bam Bam!

For those who missed it - I recently celebrated my 150th radio broadcast, dedicating the first hour to Mid Century Exotica:

http://pbsfm.org.au/node/73639

Then last Friday, I played a rare private pressing recorded by Bing Crosby for Trader Vic ... and was joined in the studio by Noelani from Melbourne's Nuholani Polynesian dance community - to chat about Hawaiian hula, music and culture.

http://pbsfm.org.au/node/73855

Haven’t been able to listen live recently, so I’ve been catching up. I really enjoyed the Esquivel show, and Bing’s song for Trader Vic highlighted last week was a real treat. Also, I love Bert Kaempfert’s entire “A Swinging Safari” album, so I was excited to hear “Market Day.”

Congrats on 150 shows!

Thanks Hamo ... it's a milestone worth celebrating!

:drink:

Great to have you listening :D :D :D

This week's programme started with some dark jungle voodoo, before celebrating Les Baxter's birthday, picking up the pace with an "incredible" new crime suite, then an interview with the mid-century tiki artist Derek Yaniger.

Here's a link, in case you missed it: http://pbsfm.org.au/node/74243

[ Edited by: portsofparadise 2018-03-16 18:59 ]

There's always plenty of action in the Ports of Paradise and the last few weeks have been no exception :o :o :o

If you missed any of the broadcasts, you can stream up to 6 months worth of programs from our Audio Archive:

http://pbsfm.org.au/portsofparadise

In additional to an eclectic array of midcentury classics, you might be interested in the following:

30 March >> Interview with tiki trailblazers Jumpin' Josh Collins and Barbara Blaze, who are hosting a series of wild tropical rooftop parties here in Melbourne.

20 April >> Interview with sonic explorer Mike Cooper, who has been creating ambient electronic exotica over the last 15 years - using looped exotica samples, bird calls and Hawaiian steel guitar.

Hey Everybody!

This week, we enjoyed some wonderful Japanese exotica - plus Hawaiian steel guitar, mountain rhythms from some noisy Cubans and a birthday tribute to "Solomon Schwartz"!

You can hear it again at http://www.pbsfm.org.au/node/76665

While you're there, please help to keep us on air for another 12 months by taking out a PBS membership http://www.pbsfm.org.au/signup

• There's a very cool limited edition T-shirt for Passionate members (and above).

• Performer and Business members receive a weekly "Thank You" on air - as do Patron members (and above).

Look forward to thanking you personally during next week's broadcast! :D :D

We had a whole lotta fun this week with a sweet-smelling symphony, some chromatic space and hip spider jazz - plus a new latin dance craze from Perez Prado with the Arthur Murrays!

If you like, you can stream it again from http://pbsfm.org.au/node/77766

Whoops! I haven't posted here in a while - but if you like the show, there's a new episode added to the PBS audio archive every week :D :D :D

Kicked off this week's broadcast with a track from Frank Hunter's fabulous "White Goddess", before trekking through an exotic lounge to the Land of the Rising Sun and a spectacular Egyptian epic :o :o

Here's a link to the audio archive and playlist https://www.pbsfm.org.au/node/79664

Hiya Tiki Peeps!

Here's a link to this week's episode - including a tribute to the recently-departed trombonist Urbie Green, some oriental vibes, spy jazz, big band vocals, swingin' organ, cool jazz, stereo action, latin rhythms and more!

https://www.pbsfm.org.au/node/82351

[ Edited by: portsofparadise 2019-01-20 07:47 ]

Aloha, Paddy! Congrats on another milestone episode! You can tell it's going to be an extra-special show when it kicks off with the full-length intro.

On 2019-03-01 19:19, Bam Bam wrote:
Aloha, Paddy! Congrats on another milestone episode! You can tell it's going to be an extra-special show when it kicks off with the full-length intro.

Hi Bam Bam!
Sorry, I only just saw your message :oops:
Great to know you're still listening from "across the pond"!
Mahalo, Paddy

Friday morning's treats included a band of merry flautists, lounge vocals on the rocks, a trip around the islands and an Australian dragon resting atop his treasure hoard :o :o 8) 8)

And you can hear it all again, if you just click here https://www.pbsfm.org.au/node/84054 :music: :music: :music:

We started this week's tour in Old Siam, stopping in Malaya for a Love Song before sailing to the Isle of Cuba.

Followed on with some Playtime in Brazil, Hawaiian Hospitality and New Guinea surf.

Then finished up with an accordion Waltzette :D :D :D

Here's a link to the audio archive and playlist:
https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/ports-of-paradise

Highlights from this week's show included some railroad exotica, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Spanish lounge ... plus a little tradewind romance, hot jazz and cocktail swing :o :o :o

https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/ports-of-paradise

This week's episode of Ports of Paradise features Mattias Uneback's fabulous new album of underwater exotica and an interview with the man himself!

You can stream it from here: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/ports-of-paradise

This week's episode includes tributes to the musical legacy of the recently-departed Emil Richards and Gershon Kingsley.

Audio archive and playlist now available at https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/ports-of-paradise

Listening along to Ep. 250 - congrats on another milestone, Paddy! Nice spotlight on Jimmy Dorsey - they were of course from Shenandoah, just south of me in coal country.

[ Edited by: Bam Bam 2020-02-27 14:48 ]

On 2020-02-27 14:24, Bam Bam wrote:
Listening along to Ep. 250 - congrats on another milestone, Paddy! Nice spotlight on Jimmy Dorsey - they were of course from Shenandoah, just south of me in coal country.

Thanks Bam Bam! Appreciate your message and interesting to learn how close you are to the Dorsey's :D

In the leadup to International Women's Day, this week's special edition of Ports of Paradise celebrates the women of exotica ... and includes an extended feature on the iconic Peruvian singer, YMA SUMAC!

https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/ports-of-paradise

Giving a bump to remind everyone that Paddy is still going strong every week with Ports of Paradise!

I'm not sure if he's aware yet that TC is back online, I should give him a heads up.