WAITIKI 7, a modern exotica band, presents their album Exotica Reborn: In Studio and Live at House Without A Key. The album blends studio sessions recorded in Honolulu with live performances from Waikiki’s House Without A Key, celebrating the timeless appeal of exotica music.
The group’s members include flutist and saxophonist Tim Mayer, pianist Zaccai Curtis, violinist Helen Liu, vibraphonist Jim Benoit, drummer Abe Lagrimas Jr., bassist and leader Randy Wong, and percussionist Augie Lopaka Colón Jr. Guest artists like the Galliard String Quartet, marimbaist Mika Mimura, and exotica pioneer Harold Chang add depth to the album.
Exotica Reborn preserves and revitalizes Hawaiʻi’s musical legacy. Available for download on waitiki.bandcamp.com and streaming on major platforms. https://lnk.to/waitiki
Founded in Boston by Hawaiʻi musicians Randy Wong and Abe Lagrimas Jr., The WAITIKI 7 emerged after the 1990s lounge revival, filling a void as one of the few professional ensembles dedicated to Exotica. Today, they continue to bring the genre’s lush instrumentation and evocative soundscapes to new generations worldwide. www.waitiki.com
