Tak Shindo

Japanese-American arranger and composer associated with the exotica movement; released the album Mganga! (1959).

Identified in reviews as a Californian of Japanese descent and mentioned alongside Les Baxter and Martin Denny as a prominent figure in the exotica movement; Mganga! dated 1959.

Tak Shindo's Mganga! (1959) is presented as a standout exotica album. The reviews describe lush orchestral arrangements, layered percussion and evocative, imagined African soundscapes. Shindo is noted as a Californian of Japanese descent and a contemporary of Les Baxter and Martin Denny. The reception in the provided review is favorable (4/5).

For:Fans of exotica, lounge and vintage orchestral pop; listeners interested in mid-century themed soundscapes and retro percussion-driven records.