Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 27 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"花木蘭" by VaVa
Nominated by: worker (53) from Zhengzhou, Henan, China
Why: Mulan's story of joining the army is a famous play in Henan opera. During holidays and festivals, market fairs, temple fairs, weddings, and funerals in my hometown, opera troupes are often invited to set up a stage and perform. You could say I grew up listening to Henan opera, so I like listening to opera, and I have often listened to the story of Mulan, which has left a deep impression on me.
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"Bekhayali (From "Kabir Singh")" by Sachet Tandon, Sachet-Parampara
Nominated by: Teacher (21) from Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, India
Why: Because I love my home, whenever I go anywhere from my home, I miss it a lot. This song "Bekhayali mein bhi tera hi khayal aaye" reminds me of my home.
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"Home" by Stephanie Mills
Nominated by: Emergency Care Technician (63) from Wilmington, DE, USA
Why: It’s such a spiritual song and it brings me to tears every time I listen to it. Home is where the heart is and Wilmington has been that for me for 63 years
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"Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos a Ilusionar" by La Mosca Tse-Tse
Nominated by: Stay at home mom (25) from Hurlingham, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Why: Because during the World Cup when I was far from home, listening to that song brought me together and transported me to my culture, and made me feel like I was in Buenos Aires again. It brings back very beautiful memories AND WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS, DAMMIT!
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"Nilanjana I Se Pratham Prem" by Nachiketa Chakraborty
Nominated by: Administrator (33) from Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Why: It has that nostalgic vibe of old kolkata. It was a very popular song during our childhood and I still remember being a die-hard fan of this song. It communicates the fong memories of being in the city of joy–koltata.
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"Me & U" by Cassie
Nominated by: Package handler (25) from Detroit, MI, USA
Why: Because i used to listen and dance to this song when i was kid living in detroit
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"夜上海" by 周璇
Nominated by: counselor (24) from Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Why: The song "Night Shanghai" has a beautiful melody and lively rhythm. It is a classic song with strong Shanghai style, showcasing the charm of night-time Shanghai with vivid lyrics and melodious tunes.
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"Tanah Air" by Gita Gutawa
Nominated by: Architect (35) from Makassar, City of Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: This song reminds me of my childhood. The city of my childhood, its atmosphere, the friends who were there. Playing together every day. The city's cuisine.
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"La Vie en rose" by Édith Piaf
Nominated by: Retired (80) from Marseille, France
Why: As a child my mother used to play and also sing this song. We were then living in Marseille
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"さらば" by キンモクセイ
Nominated by: No job (26) from Nishitokyo City, Tokyo, Japan
Why: Because it's the ending theme of 'Atashinchi', and the setting of 'Atashinchi' is in Nishitokyo City. The video used is near my hometown, and I feel very nostalgic.
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"Luxor Baladna" by Upper Egypt Ensemble
Nominated by: Chemist (60) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: I like this song because I was listening to it while I was traveling from Cairo to luxor
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"Vaida" by Harry Richie
Nominated by: Information technology (41) from Bungoma, Kenya
Why: Mwana inyanya.....The meaning just makes me feel good..... appreciates our own people. Coming from luhya community,it makes me know that we are valued as a girl child
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"Ankara'nın Bağları" by Coşkun Direk
Nominated by: Housewife (33) from Ankara, Turkey
Why: The name of my hometown is mentioned in the song, so when I hear this song, I remember my hometown.
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"Wahran Wahran - Live" by Rana Khoury
Nominated by: Retired (62) from Oran, Algeria
Why: It's a beautiful song covered by Khaled, the king of rai, which tells how much the city has changed.
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"Tu scendi dalle stelle" by Musica Sacra
Nominated by: Employee (61) from Stienta, RO, Italy
Why: It reminds me of my Christmases with my grandparents, when I went to visit them to wish them well and receive a small gift.
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"Vamos Aclarando Muchas Cosas - En Vivo" by Codiciado
Nominated by: Agriculture (38) from Taranto, TA, Italy
Why: It reminds me of my home, and my family, a very beautiful and loved song in my house
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"There Is a Light That Never Goes Out - 2011 Remaster" by The Smiths
Nominated by: Driver (44) from Bristol, UK
Why: Tender, tranquility, calming, and my first girlfriends favourite song
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"Hà Nội Mùa Lá Bay" by Thu Phương
Nominated by: marketing (24) from Hanoi, Vietnam
Why: The song reminds me of my hometown with its unique scenery that cannot be found anywhere else
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"Ağrı Dağın Eteğinde" by Tolga Yalçın
Nominated by: Constructor (30) from Patnos, Ağrı, Turkey
Why: Every time he speaks, my city comes to life before my eyes and I always want to go there.
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"Remember the Time" by Michael Jackson
Nominated by: 1. Customer service Associate 2. Graphics Designer (29) from Ekiti Division, Nigeria
Why: it gives me a sencse of remeberance and access to people connected to my homeland, feelings of love and am most connected to my family
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"Bengawan Solo - Contemporary Keroncong" by Gesang, Melani Tunas, Iin Indriani, 3C, Galeri Kreativitas Anak Bandung
Nominated by: Entepreneur/ Small business owner (57) from Jogja, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Why: Memories of home, nature and the village environment in Central Java
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"On va s'aimer" by Gilbert Montagné
Nominated by: Maintenance Technician (30) from Cavaillon, France
Why: I love my wife and I think there should be more love in the world
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"Rumba Cha-Cha-Cha" by Grupo Kual?
Nominated by: Bisnessman (61) from Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: It reminds me of the independence of my country, and the emancipation of the people of Africa.
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"Ai" by Doel Sumbang
Nominated by: Private Employee (32) from Sepatan, Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
Why: unique, very pleasant to listen to, and makes me miss the atmosphere of home
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"Một Vòng Việt Nam" by Tùng Dương
Nominated by: Marketing (23) from Bac Giang, Vietnam
Why: Because it is a heroic song that expresses national pride
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"NASTY" by Russ
Nominated by: Receptionist (20) from Oshawa, ON, Canada
Why: Oshawa has a lot of homeless and people that are on drugs hanging around plus downtown is worse
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"O Santa Notte" by Musichce di Natale, Canzoni Di Natale In Italiano, Hit Musicali di Natale
Nominated by: Retired (67) from Val Brembilla, BG, Italy
Why: we used to sing it as a family when we were all gathered together
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