Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 45 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Jamaica Farewell - Remastered" by Harry Belafonte
Nominated by: health records and information officer (29) from Bungoma, Kenya
Why: Jamaica Farewell reminds me of my hometown, Bungoma, because of its themes of nostalgia and longing for a beautiful place. The song’s imagery of tropical beauty and warm people makes me think of Bungoma’s lush landscapes, vibrant culture, and the strong sense of community I cherish. It reminds me of the bittersweet emotions of leaving home and the deep connection I feel to the memories and experiences I had there. Every time I hear it, I’m transported back to the warmth and simplicity of my hometown.
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"Lupang Hinirang" by Choir Ng Bayan, Gary Granada
Nominated by: Housewife (26) from Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Why: Because this song is our national anthem. I like this song because it reminds me of my origins as a Filipino and makes me feel patriotic. It reminds me of my childhood in my hometown.
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"Di Boya Limpopo (feat. Zanda Zakuza & Makhadzi)" by Master KG, Makhadzi, Zanda Zakuza
Nominated by: Security (29) from Louis Trichardt, South Africa
Why: It's a song produced by one of our hometown and I also love the message that we must love our home
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"Home On the Range" by Gene Autry
Nominated by: Retired (71) from Shawnee Mission, KS, USA
Why: It is the state song for Kansas and we sang it sometimes. I can remember it in school.
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"Ленинград" by Alla Pugacheva
Nominated by: Musician (61) from St. Petersburg, Russia
Why: When I live in Moscow, I often remember Leningrad. It is my favorite city. And now I live in Moscow, the song evokes a feeling of pride, memories of love and kindness.
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"Zade Baroon" by Masoud Sadeghloo
Nominated by: Graphic designer (25) from Isfahan Province, Iran
Why: And because it talks about the rain, and I have a lot of memories with rain in my hometown. I don't know why this song, I only know it gives a good feeling and I like its melody.
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"Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver
Nominated by: Merchandise manager (43) from Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Why: Because it is by a guy named Denver singing about the Rocky Mountains which I could see and loved since I was a kid.
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"Kampuang Nan Jauh Di Mato" by Baby Kids
Nominated by: Private employee (36) from Payakumbuh, City of Payakumbuh, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Why: According to the title of the song that makes me miss my hometown that is far away in the eyes and the characteristic Minangkabau songs make me nostalgic and miss my hometown.
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"Dar Qalbe Kabul" by Aryana Sayeed
Nominated by: Typist (20) from Kabul, Afghanistan
Why: In this song, Aryana describes Kabul as a center of love, art, and beauty and conveys a strong sense of longing and belonging to the city. Additionally, the song reflects a longing for the return of peace and tranquility to Kabul.
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"Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
Nominated by: retail customer service assistant (36) from Birmingham, UK
Why: Because Ozzy is a Brummie and it reminds me of being at Villa Park
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"Chennai City Gangsta" by Anirudh Ravichander, Hard Kaur, Hiphop Tamizha, Country Chicken
Nominated by: Engineering (30) from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Why: Vanakkam guys, i am searching for a song about chennai. I know this is vague, but bear with me. I remember hearing it everyday on my trip to school. The bus driver would always play it on his phone. This was 2016-18
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"Cunumicita" by Guisela Santa Cruz
Nominated by: Teacher (31) from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Why: Because I like the lyrics and the rhythm is nice, it also well represents the girl from Santa Cruz
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"Hail to the Redskins" by The Messina All-Stars
Nominated by: Retired (69) from Washington D.C.
Why: Washington DC which is my home town football team since I was a boy and always associated it to my memories of my youth as well.
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"Diary" by Dr Zeus, Amrinder Gill
Nominated by: Housewife (45) from Karachi, Pakistan
Why: Because my entire childhood spent in this city, my dear father was with me, who is no longer in this world.
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"Barsat Ke Mausam" by Kanchan Joshi, Kamesh Banpela
Nominated by: Government officer (39) from Mohabat Dero, Pakistan
Why: Because I used to listen to this song in my home town in my childhood. I listened to it during rains with my friends and family.
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"Yogyakarta" by Kla Project
Nominated by: Managing the household (60) from Yogyakarta, City of Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Why: Because this song is one of the very famous regional songs of Yogyakarta and contains deep lyrics about the city of Yogyakarta
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"起风了" by La Jiao
Nominated by: architectural designer (42) from Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China
Why: The singer, known as Spicy Pepper, is from Zhoushan, so this song she sings can represent Zhoushan. I like this song and I also like Zhoushan. Zhoushan is a very beautiful city and this song showcases the city well.
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"Gulabi Aankhen" by Sanam
Nominated by: Student (24) from Pune, Maharashtra, India
Why: My grandmother used to sing this very often And so every time i listen to this it brings smile to my face and i end up missing my home
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"Viejo Amigo" by Rata Blanca
Nominated by: Software developer (38) from Concepción, Chile
Why: It brings back childhood memories with my friends when I was just hanging out in the neighborhood
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"Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika (Shosholoza Mix)" by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Nominated by: Credit Manager (32) from Pretoria, South Africa
Why: It unites us as black,white,colored, South Africans. Because it speaks about God protecting our country from bad things and it is sang in different languages
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"怪獣の花唄（オルゴールver.）" by Relaxing Orgel
Nominated by: Technology (31) from Oshima Town, Tokyo, Japan
Why: The melody suits my hometown, and my relatives and family, including myself, all listen to it. I feel like the lyrics fit the characteristics of my hometown.
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"P E A C E" by Hillsong Young & Free, Melodie Wagner
Nominated by: unemployed (27) from Gulu, Uganda
Why: My hometown is now peaceful after 20 years of rebel attacks
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"Himnusz" by Hungary Anthem Ensemble
Nominated by: Security guard (55) from Budapest, Hungary
Why: It affects my life sensitively because I am a strong local patriot; I love experiencing the feeling that I can live here.
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"濁水溪 溪水流" by 農村武裝青年
Nominated by: student (23) from Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan
Why: Because I am in Changhua, Changhua has the Zhuoshui River, which is the longest river in Taiwan.
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"Here Comes The Sun - Remastered 2009" by The Beatles
Nominated by: Graphic designer (37) from Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela
Why: I used to listen to it a lot in my hometown and that's why it reminds me of it
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"Jarom az utam" by Janos Vamosi
Nominated by: foreign trade economist (66) from Budapest, Hungary
Why: To the Angyalföld district of my hometown, where I spent my childhood and where I still live.
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"حلوه يا بلدى" by داليدا
Nominated by: Teacher (25) from Tunis, Tunisia
Why: It is wonderful because it gives a sense of belonging to the country and love for the country, my birthplace.
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"زیبای من" by Midnight Drips, Golsa
Nominated by: Marketer (25) from Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Why: I don't know why this song, I just feel it gives me a good feeling and I like its melody because it gives me a pleasant feeling and reminds me of very good memories, that's why I like it a lot.
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"Pulang" by For Revenge
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (20) from Bima, Bima Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Why: The song "Pulang" by For Revenge is not just about returning home physically. This song brings forth a deeper theme, which is the search for a place where we feel accepted, safe, and valued—a place that can be called "home." However, interestingly, the meaning of "home" here is not merely a building, but a warm feeling that can only be found in someone's heart, in relationships, or even in memories.
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"Furusato" by ARASHI
Nominated by: Human Resources Services (26) from Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan
Why: When I was stricken by the earthquake and immersed in sorrow, I remember that song coming from afar; someone had brought an instrument and was performing it at the shelter.
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"Hamburg, meine Fußballperle" by Lotto King Karl
Nominated by: teacher (20) from Pinneberg, Germany
Why: It is the song of my hometown and it has many fans and is often played at football (soccer) games
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"Presentaciones - La Gran Pegatina - Live 2016" by La Pegatina
Nominated by: Teacher (24) from Villacañas, Spain
Why: It reminds me of the fair; it's a song that the band always plays at night.
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"Welcome Home" by Osibisa
Nominated by: General manager (33) from Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
Why: Because after a long time of being away, that song makes me feel welcomed back home
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"Під вінницьким дощем" by Darisha
Nominated by: Pharmacist (28) from Vinnytsia, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine
Why: Soulful song. It's about the native city, its beauty.
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"شيلات العتيبي" by شيلات همس
Nominated by: Athlete (25) from Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Why: Because there are many from the Otaiban tribe here, that is why we call it Al-Otaibiyah because we are very happy and it is good for you, and it reminds you of these beautiful times and places of Otaibiyah with this song.
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"APT. (ガイド無しカラオケ) -1Key[原曲歌手:ROSE ＆ Bruno Mars]" by 歌っちゃ王
Nominated by: Teacher (20) from Hafizabad, Pakistan
Why: The song is good the lyrics are amazing fun song and the Collab was great the lyric that I like the most Is "Sleep tomorrow and tonight go crazy" and the Collab with Bruno Mars both of the singer voice are amazing
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"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Nominated by: Data Analyst (28) from Dhaka, Bangladesh
Why: I don't exactly know how but it reminds me of my hometown. It makes me feel like how alone I am when I stay somewhere else.
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"Al Qahira (feat. Mohamed Mounir)" by Amr Diab, Mohamed Mounir
Nominated by: Manning (39) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: A song special to my hometown with nostalgia in the lyrics
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"Torero" by Chayanne
Nominated by: Student (21) from Lorquí, Spain
Why: Because it's a song that they always play at parties in my hometown
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"Hà Nội mùa vắng những cơn mưa" by Cẩm Vân
Nominated by: Office worker (48) from Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Why: Reminds me of a very unique and poetic Hanoi in the rain
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"Mosaken" by Masoud Sadeghloo
Nominated by: Marketer (25) from Iran, Isfahan Province, Iran
Why: I don't know why, I just feel that this song gives a good feeling and I like its melody.
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"Lejos de Ti" by Camalion
Nominated by: Music (46) from Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Why: This song is a medley of romance, party and patriotism
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"تسلم إيديك" by أصوات
Nominated by: Shop owner (54) from Cairo, Egypt
Why: It makes me hold on to my country no matter the circumstances and makes me love it more.
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"Oh, Odessa" by Alex Miller
Nominated by: secretary (28) from Odessa, Odessa Oblast, Ukraine
Why: it describes my city and how beautiful and wonderful it is
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"Because You Loved Me (Theme from "Up Close and Personal")" by Céline Dion
Nominated by: Assistant (32) from Madrid, Spain
Why: The nostalgic melody and striking lyrics.
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