SomaFM Tiki Time (256k MP3) 🇺🇸

SomaFM Tiki Time is an internet radio station dedicated to the exotica music genre, a style that flourished in the mid-20th century, specifically the 1950s and 1960s. This station, part of the SomaFM network, provides a curated listening experience focused on "tropical" sounds, orchestral arrangements, and unusual instruments like the theremin and bird calls. Tiki Time offers a consistent selection of exotica, avoiding the randomness found on other internet radio stations. The 256k MP3 stream guarantees high-quality audio, which is a hallmark of SomaFM stations. Listeners can enjoy an uninterrupted listening experience, as SomaFM is supported by listener donations and merchandise sales, ensuring an ad-free environment. The station is perfect for relaxation, background music, themed events, or anyone seeking mid-century nostalgia. Artists frequently featured on Tiki Time include exotica pioneers like Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman, and Les Baxter. You might also hear Robert Drasnin, composer of "Voodoo!", or the unique sounds of Eden Ahbez. Even Weird Al Yankovic appears with his exotica album, "Polkamon". Listeners can access Tiki Time through the SomaFM website, the SomaFM app for iOS and Android, or through third-party radio apps. The direct stream URL allows listening in media players like VLC or Winamp.