Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 46 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Burundi Anthem - Burundi Bwacu" by National Anthems Orchestra
Nominated by: Student (18) from Bujumbura, Burundi
Why: It reminds me of the days the teacher used to pressure us to learn the national anthem and everyone in the class felt bothered because they were so many verses to memorize but at the time we didn't understand that it was not about memorizing but it was about understanding the song and the lyrics, the song teaches us the challenges and hardships that our country had to go through to earn it's independance and be where it is now. It also taught me that no matter where I'll go, my motherland would always be the country that I feel at home the most because it is my home.
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"Happy Together" by The Turtles
Nominated by: retired (71) from Canton, MA, USA
Why: Happy Together is my husbands and my song. Canton is where I met my husband in high school. this is why, when I hear this song, it reminds me of being in Canton High School.
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"故鄕" by Xu Wei
Nominated by: consulting engineer (44) from Jinan, Shandong, China
Why: The song "Hometown" makes me think of the warmth and love of my hometown, reminds me of the place where I grew up, the friends I used to play with, and my relatives.
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"Curitibana" by Tonico e Tinoco
Nominated by: Maintenance and assembly of computers (58) from Araruna, PR, Brazil
Why: Country music, the simplicity of the music from the interior of Paraná, reminds me of my grandfather's farm that was located in Araruna, in the interior of Paraná
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"Lupang Hinirang" by The University Of The Philippines Concert Chorus
Nominated by: Self-employed (44) from Carmona, Cavite, Philippines
Why: Because it is the anthem of my country, reminding me that I am Filipino
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"The Stars and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa, United States Marine Band
Nominated by: Musician (51) from Washington D.C., DC, USA
Why: I live in the capitol city of The United States of America, and I hear this song alot at events. It is patriotic.
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"Mahiya" by Suzzane D'Mello
Nominated by: Physician (56) from Bikaner, Rajasthan, India
Why: Bikaner city is of peace as the song ye shahar hai Aman ka aptly describe, people of all religions sit together and do lot of talks , play cards , carrom, chess eat snacks together and enjoy a good life till late night even. known for its friendly environment and a great communal harmony
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"Искитим" by Илья Глушков
Nominated by: retired by age (62) from Iskitim, Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia
Why: I don't know any other songs about Iskitim. It's a small town. I don't like it. I just felt uncomfortable there.
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"Jersey Girl - Live at Meadowlands Arena, E. Rutherford, NJ - July 1981" by Bruce Springsteen
Nominated by: Homemaker (63) from Trenton, NJ, USA
Why: Because I'm from Jersey and I'm a Jersey girl, love the Jersey shore. Always listening to Bruce while at the shore, especially in my younger years.
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"有隻雀仔跌落水" by 環星兒童合唱團
Nominated by: Real Estate (35) from China, Guangdong Province, Guangzhou
Why: This is a Cantonese nursery rhyme. Whether it was going to kindergarten or playing with friends and family when I was little, we sang it the most with companions, always reminding one of childhood and the place where one grew up.
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"Memleketim/Havasına Suyuna Taşına Toprağına - Enstrumantal" by Ceyhun Çelik
Nominated by: Engineer (22) from Izmir, Turkey
Why: because it has been a song I've heard on TV and at events since my childhood. Actually, it's not special for me, it's just that this is what comes to everyone's mind, I think. But for Izmir, it's the poplar trees of Izmir.
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"Addicted" by Bliss n Eso
Nominated by: Student (20) from Bacchus Marsh VIC, Australia
Why: Because my dad used to play it all the time as a kid and my home town makes me think of my dad. It makes me happy
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"花海" by Jay Chou
Nominated by: Translator (24) from Taishan, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown is very hospitable and rich in local customs; it's not as fast-paced as in big cities. Every time I think of this song, I remember my fellow townspeople, and my dear teachers and classmates. It reduces the loneliness of being away from home.
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"À nos souvenirs" by Trois Cafés Gourmands
Nominated by: Pharmacy preparer (27) from Limoges, France
Why: It's a song by a band from the region. I don't particularly like it, but anyway, it comes from there. The band is from Corrèze, the neighboring department of Haute-Vienne.
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"Girls Just Want To Have Fun (Lower Key) [Originally Performed by Cyndi Lauper] - Piano Karaoke Version" by Sing2Piano
Nominated by: Freelancer (23) from Contagem - Parque Industrial, Contagem - MG, Brazil
Why: it brings me good memories with my mother, my sisters, my brother, and my father who unfortunately passed away
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"好運來" by 祖海
Nominated by: Translator (24) from Jiangmen, Guangdong, China
Why: My hometown has a lot of warmth and rich customs, unlike the fast pace of cities. Every time I think of this song, it reminds me of my fellow villagers and my dear teachers and classmates, reducing my loneliness when I'm away from home.
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"Raiz de Todo Bem - Ao Vivo" by Saulo
Nominated by: Reception (29) from Salvador, BA, Brazil
Why: Because it talks about the city, about being from Bahia, and about representing the joy of the Bahian people
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"Small Town" by John Mellencamp
Nominated by: Partner (56) from Hamme, Belgium
Why: Because the time I grew up in only has 10,000 people living in it and the mindset is very small townish
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"Anek Katha Jaoje Bole" by Chinmoy Chatterjee
Nominated by: freelancer (55) from Bardhaman, West Bengal, India
Why: This is the first song I heard when I returned to my hometown as a sixteen year old. It stuck in my mind.
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"Boricua en la Luna - En Vivo" by Fiel A La Vega
Nominated by: Travel agent (54) from Aguada, Puerto Rico
Why: It reminds me that I live on a beautiful and valuable island
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"Dadie Anoma" by Kojo Antwi
Nominated by: Student (28) from Bososo, Ghana
Why: It’s a love song but a part of the song translates as the love bird should come and carry my letter to my loved ones. The song is sung in my local dialect and this saying is used frequently when one wants to send a message to someone far from home.
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"Lagos" by Seyi Vibez
Nominated by: Converged Infrastructure Engineer (45) from Lagos, Nigeria
Why: The songs nostalgic value is a powerful trigger the connects me to the culture and trend of Lagos
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"Indonesia Pusaka" by Ismail Marzuki, Diana Susanti, Classiceastique Music Classiceastique Music Orchestra
Nominated by: Manager at a construction company (37) from Rantepao District, North Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: A song that reminds us of Indonesia and its regions. The lyrics provide encouragement and motivation to continue creating and loving the country.
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"麥西來甫 - 現場" by AThree, 那奇沃夫, kkluv, 揚布拉德, 穆拉提·阿布都巴廷
Nominated by: Computer Science (24) from China, Xinjiang, Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture
Why: Because this song has a strong ethnic flavor, every time I listen to it, it reminds me of the scenes when the local people in my hometown hold gatherings or various events.
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"Bayan KO" by Freddie Aguilar
Nominated by: housewife (42) from San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines
Why: describes the condition of the country and was sung when I was a child at school and during Independence Day.
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"Volver A Verte" by Los Mismos
Nominated by: manager (39) from La Plata, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why: it is a song that motivates when one leaves the city and misses what they leave behind, melancholy sadness
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"İstiklal Marşı" by Türk Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı Bando ve Armoni Mızıkası
Nominated by: Student (21) from Kocaeli, Izmit/Kocaeli, Turkey
Why: Because the Anthem of my Country generally covers all cities
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"Manila" by Hotdog
Nominated by: Store Staff (2) from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: It is a song about returning to my hometown which is manila
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"Morenita Labios Rojos" by Toño Y Freddy
Nominated by: Private security (30) from Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico
Why: I like it because I listened to it a lot in my neighborhood as a child, that's why I listened to it and chose it, and I will continue to listen to it always.
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"Nairobi (feat. Mejja)" by Bensoul, Sauti Sol, Nviiri The Storyteller, Mejja
Nominated by: Senior accountant (35) from Nairobi West, Kenya
Why: It talks about the behavior of the residents in a comical way. Nairobi people love fun and are very sociable.
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"Mendung Tanpo Udan" by Ndarboy Genk
Nominated by: not yet working (19) from Kaliangkrik, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: because in my area, Javanese songs have many fans and their music makes us want to dance
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"Pueblito Viejo" by José A. Morales
Nominated by: lawyer (34) from Curiti, Curití, Santander, Colombia
Why: because they have great lyrics and musicality, it's beautiful and brings back memories, it's full of history, it was made by a well-known person, it makes me feel very nostalgic
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"Glory, Glory, Tottenham Hotspur" by Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup Final Squad, Chas & Dave
Nominated by: Veterinarian assistant (30) from Canvey Island, UK
Why: As this is the football team I support and this is our main chant and always makes me think of home
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"Я схожу с ума" by CUPSIZE
Nominated by: driver (21) from Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod Oblast, Russia
Why: In this city, one can relax and let go of emotions. I often stroll along the embankment in this city to set my soul free.
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"Amémonos" by Lucha Villa
Nominated by: Therapist (58) from Camargo, Chih., Mexico
Why: Because it was sung a lot and for being the performer from Camargo. I don't have many memories.
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"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler
Nominated by: Self-employed (22) from Belo Horizonte, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil
Why: Because it is the one that brings back the most nostalgia from when I was a child, not to mention that it is very good.
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"Quảng Ngãi Trong Tôi" by Trương Tấn Tài, Trọng Tấn
Nominated by: Architect (28) from Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam
Why: Every time I listen to this song, I always feel touched and emotional.
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"Patria Querida - En Vivo" by Alvaro Torres
Nominated by: Laboratory Manager (40) from San Salvador, El Salvador
Why: It is a song that a Salvadoran singer wrote and dedicated with much love to our country
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"La dame de Haute-Savoie - Remastered" by Francis Cabrel
Nominated by: Worker (29) from Ambilly, France
Why: Because Ambilly is located in Haute Savoie, so it reminds me of it.
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"Blue Danube Waltz" by London Symphony Orchestra
Nominated by: retired (63) from Budapest, Hungary
Why: It is a classical song by a great composer and is so connected with the culture of Hungary.
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"GUNDUL GUNDUL PACUL" by Ten2Five
Nominated by: private employee (49) from Waru, Sidoarjo Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Why: this song reminds me of my childhood when playing with friends
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"11 Y 6" by Fito Paez
Nominated by: administrative assistant (37) from Federal Capital, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina
Why: It talks about a scene that can be seen very often nowadays in the capital, kids begging in stores.
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"พักตรงนี้" by Bird Thongchai
Nominated by: Company employee (45) from Mueang Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok, Thailand
Why: Listen for relaxation, the fatigue goes away when you get home, make you feel at ease.
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"عمر ميكس" by عمر العبداللات
Nominated by: Administrator (42) from Irbid, Jordan
Why: The town is mentioned in this song only, no more, it changes the mood.
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"Rumba" by Rochy RD
Nominated by: Accounting (25) from Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo - Kinshasa
Why: It is the song we often listen to during parties.
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"La Feria de Las Flores" by Banda Corona del Rey
Nominated by: Computer technician (57) from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Why: Because it is a song that speaks very well about our city
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