The Overlooked Tracks Podcast

Upon learning of the recent passing of the renowned Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, I felt an undeniable urge to make a pilgrimage to Brazil, a place that holds a profound significance in my musical journey. Astrud's enchanting melodies introduced me to the mesmerizing world of Brazilian Jazz and jazz in general, leaving an indelible mark on my soul. Her ethereal sounds served as a guiding light...

The Magical Music Bus is making a pit stop in the country of Thailand, where you can find beaches, historic palaces and some really spicy food.  Speaking of spicy food, we got some spicy music for your soul being displayed by 4 artists residing in Thailand and this time around now, I, Kenny Chiba, podcaster for the Overlooked Tracks Podcast will be going radio silent for the most of the 52nd episo...

Argentina is known for its outstanding and oh so beautiful landscapes, the welcoming atmosphere of the people of Argentina, their foods and wine (especially their meats and wine and you can get fat and drunk very quickly because is it oh so good, and you just can’t stop.  Argentina is also known for its gorgeous dance of tango and most importantly, without the fine music being played in this count...

Being on the road again is a damn good feeling to visit different lands, wondering carefree (especially from the threat of COVID-19) and exploring new and unique music. This time, the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is on the Magical Music Bus and now is discovering the country of Indonesia, a land of "Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one".  Many cultures, languages and food (if you’re a foodie...

I was having a conversation with someone and the subject was Japanese animation or simply “anime” and I was learning more about anime from the conversation than I could ever thought of.  I’m a casual fan of the art form and interested in learning more about the fascination and popularity of anime.  Damn, I have a lot to learn because there is SO MUCH to see.  I did however discover the connection...

From the words of Herbie Hancock - the jazz maestro himself, being in the moment is the best way to stay in the now, keep your feet set on the present time and just being in peace with yourself and your surroundings.  Just like the words I uttered, the music genre of Jazz can keep your mood stable, because you yourself may understand that life can take you on a trip to confusion and a couple of ep...

Have you ever had a moment when so many things and events and situations happen all at the same time and you feel overwhelmed to the point where you just freeze and hide in a corner or somewhere so no one can see you?  Well, I don’t know about you but life can really get in the way for you to make progress and continue on with your journey to a good life both in the spiritual sense and the physica...

Springtime, Springtime, Springtime!!  Hopefully it’s warming up for you at your location and you begin to feel the joy of Spring in many parts of the globe!!  From Springtime parties to Cherry blossom flowers (like many of them appear right here in Japan) to getting ready for baseball (that’s if you’re a fan of the sport), to spring cleaning the crib to make it shine, shine, shine.  Get ready to m...

Happy 2023 and happy Season #4 for the Overlooked Tracks Podcast.  First things first, thank you very much for listening to this podcast, where we find music artists that are worth your time, your attention and your support in order to support this valuable art form called music and music is what the Overlooked Tracks Podcast will provide.  Our aim is to provide the listener as much attention to a...

What’s up everyone!  Really hope you enjoyed episode #40 and the heavy hitters displaying their great art called music and also for you to support those artists along with each and every artist showcasing their contributions to the world.  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast has discovered or rediscovered 8 genuine music artists that will close out the year 2022.  It has been an interesting, intensive a...

What’s up everyone!  Really hope you enjoyed episode #40 and the heavy hitters displaying their great art called music and also for you to support those artists along with each and every artist showcasing their contributions to the world.  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast has discovered or rediscovered 8 genuine music artists that will close out the year 2022.  It has been an interesting, intensive a...

What’s up everyone!  Really hope you enjoyed episode #40 and the heavy hitters displaying their great art called music and also for you to support those artists along with each and every artist showcasing their contributions to the world.  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast has discovered or rediscovered 8 genuine music artists that will close out the year 2022.  It has been an interesting, intensive a...

What’s up everyone!  Really hope you enjoyed episode #40 and the heavy hitters displaying their great art called music and also for you to support those artists along with each and every artist showcasing their contributions to the world.  The Overlooked Tracks Podcast has discovered or rediscovered 8 genuine music artists that will close out the year 2022.  It has been an interesting, intensive a...

I said on episode #39 that I need to determine if another trip on the magical music bus is required.  That has been decided and I am staying my butt at the Genre Media Group Studios (our parent company) because it’s cold outside and gas is expensive for the moment because the world economy is getting back into the swings of things, but unfortunately many things have been rising in pricing.  Then c...

What’s up everyone!  Really hope you enjoyed the Moment we had on Episode #38.  Again, we’re heading to the end of the year and the podcast desires to keep it upbeat as much as possible with great music for your musical pleasure.  This time, we’re going to experiment on some experimental music from six artists that will make you seize the moment and take interest on experimental music.  Whether it...

We’re about to go in the opposite direction from the last episode of steady, rhythmic and bluesy to the HYPE, SERIOUSLY INTENSE and about to go HEAD-BANGER OFF SOME EDM or Electronic Dance Music and a sample or two of Techno (which is an element of EDM nowadays).  My name is Kenny Chiba and this is an Overlooked Tracks Moment.  Haven’t done one of these episodes in a while because it is SO MUCH MU...

We're gonna tell you right now, this collection of music for this 37th episode of the Overlooked Tracks Podcast is a most difficult episode, and I am know for sure there are some of the greats in Blues Music that will be left out of this list of blues music for the podcast. After juggling for weeks on what to do with the selection, it was decided the best way to display this fine music genre is to...

Welcome again to the Overlooked Tracks podcast and welcome to a form of sharing music for all to experience something special.  We’re not trying to be the flashy music podcast many may “temporary” enjoy, our goal is to simply provide an experience you can use for the long term, to cherish quality music for years to come.

The Overlooked Tracks podcast is back home after exploring the great lands of Central Asia and the Middle East discovering such awesome music for you to listen, share and enjoy.  Now along with that experience of understanding the greatness of that part of the globe, let us have focus on the outstanding vibes, melody, lyrics, and everything else of what women in music brings to the world.  Making...

The magical music bus is on its last trip to the areas of the Middle East and Central Asia and what was found was gold and it was an inspiring trip because of the experience gained from the three episodes broadcasted throughout the globe dedicated to the music being displayed by these artists.  Also learned so much history on the importance of music in this part of the world and what type of impor...

I must tell you that this has been a rough ride in the magical music bus through Central Asia and the Middle East this time around. From the constant digging in the music crates of record shops (both online and the physical stores), that was an adventure in itself.  I am telling you ladies and gentlemen, when I tell you there are tons of music in the world, THERE ARE LITERALLY tons of music to dis...

Hello everyone and welcome to the 32nd episode of the Overlooked Tracks podcast and we are back on the magical music bus focusing on areas like central And southeast Asia and the Middle East and I would honestly say this trip has been quite bumpy.  Reason is because though there is so much music in this part of the world, it was hard to buy the music in order to share the music being found.  So I...

Folk Music, like passing family traditions from generation to generation is genuine, pure, brings tranquility to the heart and soul and brings meaning to the human spirit.  Songs being handed down among people of community to share and of course to enjoy.  The world seems as though it is in chaos, but all in all it is each and every one of us possesses the power to change ourselves in order to cha...

Welcome again to the Overlooked Tracks podcast and welcome to another form of groove, smooth and moving music.  Welcome to tracks of the Rhythm and Blues Music Genre and these picks for the 30th episode of the Overlooked Tracks podcast are so smooth, and you will need to play this episode again just to see how tight these artists really are, and then go and purchase their music art and play them o...

First up – Happy 2022!!  It is happy to start the year on a positive note:  A new year, looking forward to growth of the mind and spirit to explore the world of more music, and to share the discoveries with you, the listener to this podcast and this podcast is called the Overlooked Tracks Podcast!!  A very small sample of a very energetic, very historic, very fun to listen, and very World-wide mus...