[Hidden Rarities #51] Tokiri (French Polynesia)
In the late 1970s, amid the global surge of Fusion, Jazz-Rock, and Psychedelic Progressive music, a small yet daring band emerged from the heart of French Polynesia. Tokiri, led by…
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Hidden Rarities is dedicated to obscure, rare, and overlooked releases that deserve renewed critical attention. This category explores out-of-print records, limited editions, forgotten projects, and cult gems across Progressive, Experimental, Psychedelic, Stoner, Doom, and related heavy music landscapes.
Focusing primarily on the late 1960s through the 1990s, it sheds light on underground works that remained outside mainstream recognition despite their artistic value. From private press albums and archival recordings to short-lived bands and unconventional experiments, each feature highlights music distinguished by originality, distinctive arrangements, and strong sonic identity.
Rather than simply cataloguing rarity, Hidden Rarities aims to contextualize these recordings within the broader evolution of Progressive and Experimental music, offering readers a curated gateway into neglected soundscapes, exceptional compositions, and historically significant yet underappreciated artistic treasures.
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