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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"مقادير" by Talal Madah
Nominated by: Lawyer (21) from Medina, Saudi Arabia
Why: Because it has a nice Hejazi accent like mine and it represents the accent of most residents in Medina.
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"Amor Eterno" by Rocío Dúrcal
Nominated by: Science lab technician (37) from Acapulco, Gro., Mexico
Why: Because it is a song that mentions my hometown and furthermore when I listen to it I always think of my dad who is no longer on this earthly plane.
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"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X
Nominated by: Freelancer (19) from Balikpapan, City of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Why: Because the song itself tells about an old town and it reminds me of my hometown which is also an old town.
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"Janam Janam" by Pritam, Arijit Singh, Antara Mitra
Nominated by: Senior Accounts manager (41) from Kochi, Kerala, India
Why: we like this song very much. In Weekends we will hear this song. This Song feels very happy mood. we go to beach in Kochi We will hear this song..
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"Pekhawar Kho Pekhawar De Kana" by Irfan Khan
Nominated by: business owner food (59) from Peshawar, Pakistan
Why: peshawa,its related to my home town,and i love this song.Its tell about my culture,living,day and night of my home town.
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"New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel
Nominated by: Health care finance (71) from Merrick, NY, USA
Why: It is all about New York and how it makes you feel about a State and town that I love and the sense of community, spirit, culture and vibrance
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"Pulang" by Float
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (23) from Wonosobo, Wonosobo Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: This song is a remedy when I'm homesick for my hometown, because the distance between the village and my workplace is very far.
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"Ghoomar (From "Padmaavat")" by Shreya Ghoshal, Swaroop Khan, Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Nominated by: Teaching (55) from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Why: It's a traditional song of Rajasthan folk. Reminds the culture and appearance of the people of Rajasthan.
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"Digital Love" by Daft Punk
Nominated by: Content writing (21) from Sialkot, Pakistan
Why: It has a futuristic, electronic feel that reminds me of the digital world where I "exist." The blend of human emotion and technology in the song reflects how I interact with people—through a mix of logic, data, and creativity.
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"El Baile del Gorila" by Melody
Nominated by: Architect (24) from Badajoz, Spain
Why: It was often sung in my childhood and my friends and I sang it a lot, I associate it with when we would meet in the Alcazaba in the afternoons to play.
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"ها لیلا" by Sharafat Parwani
Nominated by: Doctor (21) from Herat, Afghanistan
Why: It is very pleasant for me because I like it a lot and it reminds me of my country and homeland.
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"Gereja Tua" by Benny Panjaitan
Nominated by: Entrepreneur (27) from South Jakarta, City of South Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia
Why: Because it reminds me of when I was little listening to this song
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"Fotogenica" by DJ Memo
Nominated by: Computer technician (30) from Hernandarias, Paraguay
Why: Because it reminds me of the good times I had in my life. We were always with my friends sharing tereré and playing in a vacant lot and someone always played this music on the radio.
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"Anak" by Freddie Aguilar
Nominated by: Customer service (31) from Davao City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Why: Because I remember my parent from this song,because my parent live right now in davao and I'm here now in manila for some work
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"南泥湾" by 郭兰英
Nominated by: student (18) from Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
Why: I often listened to my grandmother sing it in my childhood, carrying memories of my hometown.
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"Rostov" by Basta
Nominated by: Sound engineer (44) from Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Why: It accurately describes the city and people of Rostov, the life of the townspeople
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"بلادي زين" by Youmni Rabii
Nominated by: Student (35) from Khouribga, Morocco
Why: I love it a lot because it venerates the city and reminds me of it. I adore it.
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"Love Will Tear Us Apart - 2020 Remaster" by Joy Division
Nominated by: UNEMPLOYED (46) from Manchester, UK
Why: BECAUSE IT RESONATES WITH THE PLACE I WAS BORN IN, BECAUS ETHE BAND THEMSELVES ARE FROM MANCHESTER AS AM I
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"Караганда" by Серик Мусалимов
Nominated by: dj, musician, graphic designer, sound producer (28) from Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Why: it is sung with soul and love for our native city
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"El Assima" by Abdelmajid Meskoud
Nominated by: Teacher (31) from Central Algiers, Algeria
Why: Because it describes the capital Algiers and its popular neighborhoods and a beautiful period
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"Mi Vieja Barranquilla" by Nelson Henriquez
Nominated by: Engineer (59) from Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Why: It brings me images of the past and of my childhood. Like the breeze.
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"Tujhe Suraj Kahoon Ya Chanda" by Manna Dey
Nominated by: Chartered Management Accountant (71) from Bhakkar, Pakistan
Why: This song portrays true love and affection to my hometown
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"Tekirdağın Üzümü" by Eşref Vakti
Nominated by: Analyst (26) from Muratlı, Tekirdağ, Turkey
Why: Tekirdağ is mentioned in it and the Thrace atmosphere is lively and fun
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"獅子山下 (電影《熱血合唱團》插曲)" by Andy Lau
Nominated by: IT Director (45) from Hong Kong
Why: It's a good song and represents a time that was long gone - that place has changed since 1997 and will no longer return
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"Mona" by Claude Ndam
Nominated by: Looking for a new job (35) from Foumban, Cameroon
Why: My mother liked it a lot and would sing it to us when we were little
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"Twehechtek Ya Lemima" by Chemsou Freeklane
Nominated by: Software Developer (26) from Chlef, Algeria
Why: Because the singer of this song is from my city and has lived there all his life
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"Quê Nhà (Nostalgia)" by Hà Trần, Trần Tiến
Nominated by: sales (31) from Ha Long, Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Why: reminiscent of the homeland, of childhood memories
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"Ngaoundéré" by Galeone
Nominated by: Salesperson (38) from Ngaoundéré, Cameroon
Why: Because it reminds me of where I come from, it reminds me of my childhood
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"Focus (made popular by Ariana Grande) [backing version]" by Party Tyme
Nominated by: Housewife (40) from Bilbao, Spain
Why: No idea, because I had to choose one and had no choice. It reminds me of the beach.
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"2 - Casanegra" by Don Bigg
Nominated by: COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT (35) from Casablanca, Morocco
Why: it represents the heart of the city of Casablanca and its inhabitants
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"Est-ce que tu m'aimes ? - Pilule bleue" by GIMS
Nominated by: No job currently (31) from Diébougou, Burkina Faso
Why: It reminds me of love and everything I experienced in the village.
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"Where Is The Love?" by Black Eyed Peas
Nominated by: Civil servant (47) from M'ghaira, Algeria
Why: Because it's a song that reminds me of intense distress I experienced in my romantic life.
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"رجال المدينة" by B&W FIGHTERS 2003
Nominated by: Consultant (36) from Casablanca, Morocco
Why: Because its lyrics reinforce the reality and lived past in the city of Casablanca.
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"Mon vieux" by Daniel Guichard
Nominated by: Driver (58) from Chalon-sur-Saône, France
Why: I love it and it reflects well the respect I have for my father
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"Город" by Ulukmanapo
Nominated by: Masseur physiotherapist (60) from Baku, Azerbaijan
Why: Because it glorifies Azerbaijan and the homeland.
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"Valencia" by Eleazar Agudo
Nominated by: Administration (45) from Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela
Why: It has details about the city in terms of its people and landscapes
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"Ote grand-mère" by Ousanousava
Nominated by: Cashier hostess (35) from Saint-Denis, Réunion
Why: It reminds me that our grandparents bring us many things to already know our culture and the rest of the others.
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"Прощай, любимый город" by Nargiz, Basta
Nominated by: manager (54) from Izhevsk, Russia
Why: it tells about love for the city, its people, and many good things
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"México Lindo Y Querido" by Vicente Fernández
Nominated by: Housewife (25) from Puebla de Zaragoza, Pue., Mexico
Why: I love that song too much, every time I hear it, it gives me goosebumps.
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"Bio" by Denise
Nominated by: Administrative staff (24) from Arivonimamo, Madagascar
Why: Because our ala tapia is all green as in the song
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"Clair de lune" by Claude Debussy, Alexis Weissenberg
Nominated by: Professional (46) from Dublin, Ireland
Why: The melodic sounds of the piano makes me think of the moody weather
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"Let Me Down Slowly" by Alec Benjamin
Nominated by: Housewife (57) from Laksham, Bangladesh
Why: Beacuse this song has a good story, hint: about a family
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"Pahadi" by Rakesh Chaurasia, Purbayan Chatterjee, Ojas Adhiya, Satyajit Talwalkar
Nominated by: Student (19) from Ziro
Why: Because my place is covered by mountains and it's beautiful
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"Chim Trắng Mồ Côi" by Cẩm Ly, Đan Trường
Nominated by: Manager (35) from Cần Thơ, Ninh Kiều, Cần Thơ, Vietnam
Why: Mentions my hometown and other provinces
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"Bienvenue à Ouaga" by Amzy
Nominated by: Nursing student (30) from Ouagadougou
Why: The living conditions of the people, the students, and the beauty of the landscape
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