The Afro-Americans - Sticks Evans - Lila St. John: "Africa Laments"
[Public Arts P.A. 610]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm African/Safari theme
added: 2012-09-05
A. Holiday: "Sleepy Harbor"
[Dolphin Label 10681-B (Through the Courtesy of the Lion's Club)]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Flute
added: 0000-00-00
Aladdin and the Genies: "Amazon"
[Drummond No. 5001]

Motifs: Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Abundant echo
added: 2015-12-15
Al Simms Sextet: "Jungle Slave Dance"
[American International Records 45-501]

Motifs: Accordian Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Unusual instrumentation Harp Overt Les Baxter influence
added: 2010-07-01
Andrew McPherson: "Delilah"
[Squalor SK4M-6449]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2022-07-16
The Apogees - Bud Lee & Izzy Navarrete: "Quite Village"
[Stripe 99 10001B]

Motifs: Bird/Animal calls Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Abundant echo
added: 2023-08-12
Artie Barsamian And His Orchestra: "The Enchanting Melody"
[Jay J-711A (ZTSP 26548)]

Motifs: Chanting Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2017-10-14
Bailey's Nervous Kats featuring James Mills: "Cobra"
[Camelia 45-100-33-CB]

Motifs: Far Eastern theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2013-02-13
Bat'ya: "Main Theme of Exodus"
[Chelan C-500]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Vibraphone/Marimba Wordless vocals Overt Yma Sumac influence Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2010-07-01
Bill Osborn - Guitar Solo By Doug Allen: "Bamboo and Rice"
[Camelot CS-129-B]

Motifs: Far Eastern theme Tremolo guitar Abundant echo
added: 2021-04-16
Biscaynes with Co-Encidentals: "Midnight in Montevideo"
[Co-Encidental 45 - Coen - 01]

Motifs: Wordless vocals Tremolo guitar Abundant echo Latin American theme
added: 2010-07-01
The Blasts: "Canaveral Rock"
[Cape 1999-B]

Motifs: Wordless vocals
added: 2020-05-22
The Blazers: "Sound of Mecca"
[Acree 102 (AM-102-A)]

Motifs: Abundant echo Cymbal roll/gong Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2017-03-11
The Blue Jeans: "Moon Mist"
[Souvenir SR-1007]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Tremolo guitar Outer space theme Abundant echo
added: 2010-07-01
Bobby Gibson and the Voyagers: "Samoa"
[Gibson 6003 (6003A)]

Motifs: Tremolo guitar Polynesian/Pacific theme
added: 2022-02-11
Bob Santoni - with orchestra conducted by Tommy Oliver: "Pearl Diver"
[Eddie-O (JB-2009)]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
 NEW 
added: 2024-09-08
The Buddy De Franco Quartet with Herman McCoy's Swing Choir: "Star of Africa"
[Gene Norman ep 0-1 (GNP-EP-112)]

Motifs: Chanting Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Exotic sound effects African/Safari theme
added: 2017-03-21
The Calvaes: "Lonely Lonely Village"
[Cobra 5014 (C1017)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Exotic sound effects Overt Les Baxter influence
added: 2020-10-09
The Canadian V.I.P.'s: "Monsoon"
[Aragon 45-AR-401 A]

Motifs: Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2023-06-21
Carmen: "Isle of Love"
[Inferno 100]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2013-08-27
The Centuries: "Polynesian Paradise"
[Cleopatra C-2]

Motifs: Wordless vocals Tremolo guitar Polynesian/Pacific theme
added: 2010-07-27
The Charades: "Flamingo"
[Skylark 45-502]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2010-07-01
Charlie Singleton and His Orchestra: "This Is It"
[Chase 2200 B]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
added: 2020-04-17
Chuck (Big Guitar) Ernest with the Satellite Band: "Blue Oasis"
[Delcro 45-826A]

Motifs: Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2010-09-21
Clark Terry: "Swahili"
[EmArcy EP-6106A]

Motifs: African/Safari theme
added: 2013-05-05
The Counts: "Surfer's Paradise"
[Manco ML1060 (2129)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar
added: 2020-03-13
Danny Guglielmi: "The Heart of Shyrl"
[Nova 45-109-2]

Motifs: Unusual instrumentation Oboe Abundant echo
added: 2020-02-15
Del Kent: "Holiday on Saturn"
[Dot 45-16469 (MW-17985)]

Motifs: Exotic sound effects Electronic instrumentation Tremolo guitar Outer space theme Abundant echo Overt Les Baxter influence
added: 2020-07-15
Don Tosti and Orchestra: "Black Satin"
[Ballad 100-B]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Overt Martin Denny influence Latin American theme
added: 2019-02-11
The Eddie Barron Orchestra - Vocal by Onnik Dinkjian: "Ahnoush Kharoon"
[Eee-Bee EB13 (MB-184)]

Motifs: Accordian Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2023-09-29
Eddie Kochak & Hakki Obadia: "Jazz in Port Said (Bossa Nova Araby)"
[Georgette 403]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Flute Unusual instrumentation Drones Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2010-07-01
Eddie Wiggins Jazz Combo: "Manteca"
[Beam 7001]

Motifs: Accordian Chanting Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
added: 2010-07-01
Elmer Crumbley and Ork: "Man Want Water"
[Parnaso P 109-B]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute
added: 2016-02-09
The Emeralds: "Surfin' 'Round the World"
[DC 45-21 (DC-180)]

Motifs: Vibrato guitar effects
added: 2023-11-07
The Emotions: "Ebb Tide"
[Jonsal 79043]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2019-11-01
Eugene LaMarr and His Magic Accordian: "Desert Sands"
[Colpix CP 101 (HB 406)]

Motifs: Accordian Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Exotic sound effects
added: 2018-10-20
The Fabulous Penetrations: "Shoreline"
[Alco 1006 A (13915)]

Motifs: Organ Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2023-04-22
The Four Sharps: "Safari"
[Darrow D 512]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Exotic sound effects African/Safari theme
added: 2011-01-03
Frank "Dual Trumpet" Motley: "Wanda Landa Landa"
[Hollywood 45-1068-A]

Motifs: Chanting Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Unusual instrumentation
added: 2019-03-08
The Gaytones: "Nona"
[Val 009-B]

Motifs: Organ Flute Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2012-07-11
The Gems: "Slave-Girl"
[Uptown 45-1001]

Motifs: Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2015-03-10
Gene Sikora & the Irrationals: "Tanganyika"
[Coin 45-1506]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Abundant echo African/Safari theme
added: 2010-11-08
George Loa - Maui Loa (Little Brother): "Cosmic Climax (Polynesian Chant of Green Creation)"
[Green Power GP-103]

Motifs: Chanting Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Narration Polynesian/Pacific theme
added: 2010-07-01
The Harmaniacs - Dick - Chick - N'Coop: "Harmaniac Fantasy"
[M.M. CM-001 100]

Motifs: Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Whistling
added: 2023-09-29
Holly Kristen With Elmer Schalitz Orch.: "Lost World"
[Terel TE-5004 L8OW-3828]

Motifs: Accordian Wordless vocals Electronic instrumentation
added: 2018-10-14
The Infernos: "Restless Tides"
[Rondack RO7-9782-A]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar Abundant echo
added: 2023-01-04
The Islanders: "Forbidden Island"
[Mayflower M-22]

Motifs: Organ Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2010-10-20
Jack Medell and His Orchestra: "Umbe'"
[United U-213]

Motifs: Chanting Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute African/Safari theme
added: 2010-07-01
The James Arr Septette: "Congo Elegy"
[Scott No. 1541]

Motifs: Chanting Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Abundant echo African/Safari theme
added: 2011-11-28
Jay Abbott: "La Tanya"
[Bombay 1313]

Motifs: Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
added: 2014-08-11
Jean Kassapian and his Flute: "The Snake (For Belly Dancers)"
[Kassap 1 A (JK-001)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2017-10-14
Jeri Simpson: "In My Black Lace"
[Sun-Kist S-700]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2010-07-01
Jimmie Knapp Trio: "Poinciana"
[Esta 45-291 (45-787)]

Motifs: Accordian Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2020-11-10
Jimmie McGriff: "Jungle Cat, pt. 1"
[Jell 502]

Motifs: Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2010-07-01
Jimmy Briggs with Willie Moore's Quintet: "Spanish Guitar"
[Beverly 45-754]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme
added: 2014-03-28
Joan Joyce Trio: "Captured"
[Edney 218 RN-47-1]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Abundant echo
added: 2015-02-27
Joann Auborn and the Rays: "Tanganyika"
[Dial D-2211]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm African/Safari theme
added: 2012-01-03
Joe Katter Combo: "Lost Love (Lebanese Love Song)"
[Kat JK-2000 (L8OW-0949)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2019-01-07
Johnny Conquet: His Piano and Orch. - Vocal: Mario Alvarez Cora: "Testigo La Luna"
[Estacy 1001]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute
added: 2024-03-01
The Kicks: "Mist"
[Bamboo 509]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Flute
added: 2010-07-01
Lawrence Stone - Ernie Freeman Orch.: "Dark of Night"
[Vita 45-V-115-A]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
added: 2019-01-06
The Leaders: "Kashmir"
[PIV PIV-1014-00 (PIV-1014-45)]

Motifs: Organ Oboe Middle Eastern/Indian theme Finger cymbals/tambourine
added: 2018-10-20
Leon Merian: "Turkish Delight"
[Mood 1012 F45-151]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2019-07-18
Les Baxter's Orchestra: "The Left Arm of Buddha"
[Capitol F3573]

Motifs: Far Eastern theme Abundant echo
added: 2013-03-24
Lombardo Twins: "Arabian Drums"
[A 101]

Motifs: Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2010-07-01
Lou Perez: "Fire Island (Afro-mambo)"
[Melba M114 (1028)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2018-10-20
The Luna Brothers Trio: "Mozambique"
[Revolvo RV-45-167]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Cymbal roll/gong African/Safari theme
added: 2015-09-12
Machito and His Orch.: "Asia Minor"
[Tico 45-360 (45-TR-1241)]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Middle Eastern/Indian theme
 NEW 
added: 2024-09-15
Martin Denny: "Happy Island"
[Custom Recorders (acetate) - 9-27-60]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Wordless vocals Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
 NEW 
added: 2024-10-05
Martin Denny: "Introduction"
[Crown Zellerbach - Zee Radio '67]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute Narration Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2016-12-12
The Megatons: "Isis"
[Jell 189 (403)]

Motifs: Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Exotic sound effects Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2017-10-14
Mike Baltch Quartet: "Delilah"
[Green Dent 1008]

Motifs: Cymbal roll/gong Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2011-10-19
Moondog & Suzuko: "Recorded Soliloquy"
[SMC Pro-Arte EP-45-11-B]

Motifs: Flute Unusual instrumentation Exotic sound effects
added: 2014-12-06
The Moonriders: "Lawrence of Arabia"
[Artcom 4501-B]

Motifs: Abundant echo Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2011-12-14
The New Starts: "Ali Baba's Tent"
[H. Gordon G-101]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Middle Eastern/Indian theme
added: 2019-06-04
Orpheus Four: "Caverns"
[Orpheus OR-101-B]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Vibraphone/Marimba Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2010-08-30
Oscar Pettiford: "Oscalypso"
[Bethlehem 45-11044 (45-B6473)]

Motifs: Flute Latin American theme West Indies/Voodoo theme
added: 2020-02-08
Palatons: "Jungle Guitar"
[Scavenger R-7961-1A]

Motifs: Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2013-10-18
Paul Conrad: "Deep Night"
[Mahalo 1019]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Overt Martin Denny influence
added: 2018-10-14
Perry Jones and the Diamondnairs: "Space Walk"
[Diamondnair D-1001 (D-45-1001)]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Unusual instrumentation Outer space theme Abundant echo
added: 2019-04-01
Ray Lynn: "The Breeze and I"
[Lil 1002 (L-1002B)]

Motifs: Lyrics with exotic theme Unusual percussion Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2021-05-18
Ray Rivera: "Moja Moja Poli Poli"
[Neale P-717]

Motifs: Chanting Lyrics with exotic theme Bird/Animal calls Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute African/Safari theme
added: 2010-07-01
Red Saunders and his Orchestra: "Summertime"
[Blue Lake 101 BL-54101]

Motifs: Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm
added: 2017-03-11
The Regals: "Deep Sea"
[London M. 17183 (DLRC. 76596)]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2022-12-11
Rita Moss: "Zatika, Part 1"
[Rozell 205]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Wordless vocals Organ
added: 2010-07-01
Roscoe Weathers: "Echoes"
[Vended 106]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Flute
added: 2010-07-01
Ross Anderson Chorus and Orch.: "Tam-bu Theme"
[Channel 45-7002]

Motifs: Wordless vocals Finger cymbals/tambourine
added: 2012-01-25
The Royals: "Surfing Lagoon"
[Vagabond VR 134-A]

Motifs: Accordian Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar
added: 2019-03-02
Russ Broms and his Orchestra: "Taboo"
[Broms 1-A]

Motifs: Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Polynesian/Pacific theme
added: 2016-03-15
Sammy and The Five Notes: "The Lion Is Awake"
[Lucky Four 45-1019-A]

Motifs: Bird/Animal calls African/Safari theme Vibrato guitar effects
 NEW 
added: 2024-09-26
The Sea Dreamers: "Scuba Diver"
[Jocko 501 (J-1001)]

Motifs: Wordless vocals Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects
added: 2023-11-06
The Sheiks: "Ya-Habibi "
[Sultan S-1001]

Motifs: Unusual instrumentation Abundant echo Middle Eastern/Indian theme Finger cymbals/tambourine
added: 2013-01-02
The Shelltones: "Blue Castaway"
[Band Box No. 355]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar Cymbal roll/gong
added: 2010-07-01
The Spektrums: "Sundown"
[Impact 5-IM]

Motifs: Vibraphone/Marimba Wordless vocals Bird/Animal calls Exotic sound effects Overt Martin Denny influence
added: 2024-02-27
The Three Suns: "Junga-Junga"
[RCA Victor 47-5082 (E2VW-7738)]

Motifs: Accordian Organ Afro-Latin percussion/rhythm Jungle/Tropics/Island theme
added: 2019-06-04
Tommy Burchard And His Cordovox: "Romero Sunset"
[Den Ric 4532-A]

Motifs: Accordian Organ Unusual instrumentation Tremolo guitar
added: 2011-03-14
The Torquetts: "Blue Coral"
[Torquett SC 008]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2022-02-03
The Vibrents: "The Breeze and I"
[Bay Towne 409X]

Motifs: Bird/Animal calls Exotic sound effects Tremolo guitar
added: 2012-04-14
The Wailers: "Driftwood"
[Golden Crest CR375]

Motifs: Maritime/Castaway theme Tremolo guitar
added: 2010-07-01
Yma Sumac: "Birds"
[Capitol 6F-1819]

Motifs: Unusual percussion Bird/Animal calls Flute Jungle/Tropics/Island theme Exotic sound effects
added: 2014-12-05