Recommend me some atypical tiki music for my home bar

I feel like I always get the same suggestions-- lots of Les Baxter, Arthur Lyman, etc. I'm looking to branch out from the typical a bit. Does anyone have some specific examples they feel could fit the vibe but might not be on rotation at False Idol?

Edited by slope game 1 day ago

[ Edited by richardlinn on 2024-08-18 20:22:12 ]

Sure, I hear ya. Some of my personal faves:

Robert Drasnin

Kava Kin

Eden Ahbez

Ixtahuele

Milt Raskin

Martini Kings

Elizabeth Waldo

Kenny Sasaki

Tikiyaki Orchestra

[ Edited by sailorsolomon on 2024-08-16 03:21:01 ]

Some original, modern exotica and tropical ambient music right here!

poly-tones.bandcamp.com

Very cool! Digging "Tonga Crawl" i'm a sucker for the chimes.

Give this a spin: https://exotitroniccollective.bandcamp.com/album/primitive-planet

If you have access to Apple Music there is a “Tiki Bar Essentials” playlist. I used that as a starting point for my own playlist.

Check out what I call the "tripxotica" of Monster Rally - https://monsterrally.bandcamp.com/music

Also, Sim Nagai's "Exotica XL" LP is of a similar realm... you might recognize some familiar samples too: https://simnagai.bandcamp.com/album/exotica-xl

Good luck on your quest! -Rupe