Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 71 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"Downtown (feat. Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee & Eric Nally)" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Eric Nally
Nominated by: Stay at home mama (29) from Spokane, WA, USA
Why: Because it was filmed in our downtown area and everytime I drive there I start singing it
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"Ilahi (From "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani")" by Arijit Singh
Nominated by: Graphic Designer (27) from Nagaon, Assam, India
Why: Because when this song was released, I was in my city and I used to listen to this song repeatedly. And now I am not in the city, so whenever I listen to this song, I remember my city.
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"千年等一回" by 高勝美
Nominated by: Product Manager (33) from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Why: This is the theme song of the Legend of the White Snake, filmed in Hangzhou, watched every year.
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"El Querreque" by Los Grandes Huapangos
Nominated by: Education (34) from Xilitla, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Why: It is the characteristic music of my hometown, it's very popular on a Sunday of huapango in my beautiful Huasteca. Every weekend, I go with my family to dance a bit of huapango whenever I'm on my ranch.
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"Rangabati Go Rangabati" by Jitendriya Haripal, Krishna Patel
Nominated by: Retail worker (19) from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Why: This song is deeply connected to Odisha’s culture and traditions. It’s widely loved, often played at celebrations, and brings back memories of home whenever I hear it
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"Theme From New York, New York - 2008 Remastered" by Frank Sinatra
Nominated by: Retired (70) from New York, NY, USA
Why: I don't know I just hear it and it reminds me of the city where I grew up. It speaks about many places in New york.
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"愛與誠" by Leo Ku
Nominated by: Software Development (30) from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Why: Because this song uses Cantonese and the language spoken in my hometown is Cantonese. Whenever I hear this song, I always think of my lover, who is my partner from my hometown.
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"Polaroid De Locura Ordinaria" by Fito Paez
Nominated by: sommelier (51) from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Why: Because Fito is from Rosario and I have always liked his songs.
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"I Don't Wanna Wait" by David Guetta, OneRepublic
Nominated by: searcher (21) from Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Why: this song is about wait. i think wait is difficult thing in the world and this song lyrics my love who live in my hometown that's why this song reminds me my hometown i wait to meet my love that song about wait
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"好汉歌" by 刘欢
Nominated by: Foreign trade sales job (35) from Weifang, Shandong, China
Why: My hometown is the birthplace of the stories from Water Margin, and 'Hero Song' is the theme song of Water Margin. Everyone in my hometown knows how to sing this song, and it also reflects the local customs and culture.
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"Narmada Ki Ghat Lage Pyara" by Prerna Bharti
Nominated by: Patwari (42) from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India
Why: This songs tells about the river that flows near my Home Town . It emerges a lovely vibe about the state river.
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"حلوه يا بلدي" by Elissa
Nominated by: Student (20) from Ashmoun, Madinet Ashmoun, Ashmoun, Egypt
Why: Because I love it and I enjoy listening to it a lot, and because it describes my beautiful homeland, that my homeland is a place with all goodness, because it connects us to the homeland strongly.
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"Vento No Litoral" by Legião Urbana
Nominated by: owner of an online store (46) from Erechim, RS, Brazil
Why: I remember a person I liked, and this song seems tailor-made for the two of us because every time I listen to it, I remember the person, my city, and how well things could have been if we had stayed together.
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"Santo Domingo" by Manny Cruz
Nominated by: real estate agent (56) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Why: It mentions all the corners of our city, it is very joyful and lively, it inspires dancing.
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"Molihua (Jasmine Flowers)" by 龔琳娜
Nominated by: Student (20) from Taipei, Taiwan
Why: Because my mother planted many jasmine flowers back in Taipei, so it reminded me of her and my hometown
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"Москва" by AQYLA
Nominated by: Doctor (30) from Moscow, Russia
Why: because it sings about my hometown Moscow, it's a very warm song. All parts talk about it very well
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"Joue pas de rock'n'roll pour moi" by Johnny Hallyday
Nominated by: supervisor (52) from Sarcelles, France
Why: Because it reminds me of my childhood with my father, and it's not just this song but the whole album (Derrière l'amour) that I like a lot and that makes me nostalgic
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"He Lives - Live" by Church of the City, Chris McClarney
Nominated by: Self-employed (36) from Nairobi, Kenya
Why: We used to sing this song in church as young children in our hometown.
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"Tomar Khola Haowa" by Somlata
Nominated by: Part time (45) from Chittagong, Bangladesh
Why: Because it's my first singing song when I start singing with teacher.He teach me this song.
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"Самара-городок" by Ансамбль "ВАЛЕНКИ"
Nominated by: Assistant (24) from Samara, Russia
Why: Kind and soulful, reminds me of my hometown, the old streets
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"I Don't Wanna Wait (Originally Performed by David Guetta, Onerepublic) - Karaoke Version" by Hit The Button Karaoke
Nominated by: searcher (21) from Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Why: this song is about wait. i think wait is difficult thing in the world because one person always wait me in hometown and when i hear this song that reminds me that person who live in my hometown
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"Flagra" by Rita Lee
Nominated by: Consultant (58) from Fortaleza - Zone 1, Fortaleza - CE, Brazil
Why: Because a soap opera by Rede Globo was filmed on one of the city's beaches
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"Московская" by Барбарики
Nominated by: Architect (25) from Moscow, Poland
Why: They sing very nicely about Moscow, I like it, it's my favorite song. The name of the song itself is the association.
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"Bahebak Ya Lebnan - Live" by Fairuz
Nominated by: Sales Associate (19) from Damour, Liban
Why: It beautifully captures a deep love for Lebanon. This song blens nostalgia, and longing.
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"En la Ciudad de la Furia" by Soda Stereo
Nominated by: employee (48) from Argentina, Santiago del Estero, Argentina
Why: because it has notes of melancholy mixed with the romantic genre where a couple gets lost among the streets of the huge city of Buenos Aires.
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"Unstoppable" by Vybz Kartel
Nominated by: C level/owner (22) from MURANGA TOWN (fomer Fort Hall), Kenya
Why: It was a vibe during our young age so anytime I hear it I ha e memories of my hometown
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"Mungu Mkuu" by Evelyn Wanjiru
Nominated by: Digital Marketer (40) from Kakamega, Kenya
Why: It premierd when I was in our village giving the memories
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"Mi Perú" by Oscar Avilés
Nominated by: accountant (58) from Chimbote, Peru
Why: They played it at every event of my school and it brings back memories
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"Астанадан саған сәлем" by Жәнібек Бестерек
Nominated by: Consultant (20) from Astana, Kazakhstan
Why: I heard this song a long time ago. But I remember that it sings about my native city. Everything connected to my city is my favorite.
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"يا بلدي يا حبوب" by محمد وردي
Nominated by: I do not work (59) from Omdurman, Sudan
Why: It reminds me of my love for my country and the good things it has, and the traditional cultural clothing.
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"Dandansoy (Lyrics in Visayan)" by Luz Morales
Nominated by: selfe (42) from Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Why: It reminds me the simplicity of my home and people
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"Welcome To My Hood" by DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne, T-Pain
Nominated by: Project developer (32) from Eshowe, South Africa
Why: The song says welcome to my hood, where everybody knows every body
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"Bulu Alau'na Tempe" by Maharani
Nominated by: Student (18) from Makassar, Makassar City, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Why: Reminds of the hometown and this song tells about the natural beauty of Lake Tempe
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"Степь Донецкая" by Валерий Малышев
Nominated by: engineer (52) from Donetsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine
Why: Heard it in childhood, sang it together with the whole family. Beautiful song
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"London Town" by Mr Eazi, Giggs
Nominated by: Retired (63) from London, UK
Why: Makes me feel at home, the tune feels like it belongs. The lyrics have nailed it the beat is spot on
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"Damaulima Get" by Sushma Shahi Thakuri, Rajendra Kumar Karki, Amrit Khati, Chandra Sharma, Sunita Bagdas, Sima Thapa
Nominated by: Teacher (37) from Tanahunsur, Nepal
Why: It resembles my locality and it is related to our folk music.
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"ジッパー" by NMB48 Team N
Nominated by: Executive in a manufacturing company (41) from Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Why: It was easy to understand, familiar, bright, and fun, so it felt very novel, unique, and interesting, and the quality and reliability are excellent.
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"Radioactive Shithole" by Pete Danger
Nominated by: Software developer (30) from Nyíregyháza, Hungary
Why: Actually, I don't know this song but I consider the whole of Szabolcs county a shithole. And at the core of this shithole is Nyíregyháza itself. Corruption, narrow-minded people, and a ton of minority individuals whom you are not allowed to hate even if they've tried to rob or threaten you multiple times. Hope goes there to die, and no one can do anything. Because that would not be politically correct or it would go against the liberal legal order. The name definitely fits the place.
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"Imoto" by Professor, Character.
Nominated by: AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR SCIENTIST (27) from Kagiso, South Africa
Why: IT WAS MY FAVORITE DANCE TRACK WHEN I JUST STARTED HIGH SCHOOL
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"DJ Galodo Kampuang Jo Nagari" by PUTRA ANDESTA, Dwi Eko
Nominated by: Administration (23) from Sibolga, Kota Sibolga, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Why: Because the song reminds me of my hometown
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"Moonlight And Vodka" by Chris de Burgh
Nominated by: Event Security (51) from Moscow, Russia
Why: It`s very authentic and truly about Moscow spirits,the sounds of quiet evenings when you walk around,song tells how quiet they are
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"Alle Menschen san ma zwider" by Kurt Sowinetz
Nominated by: University lecturer (50) from Vienna, Austria
Why: Because it very well reflects the character disposition of the Viennese people.
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"Евпатория" by Lyapis Trubetskoy
Nominated by: Military (31) from Yevpatoria
Why: It's about this city, the resort of Yevpatoria, I will not forget you soon...
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"Manila" by Hotdog
Nominated by: Retired (73) from Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Why: It’s named after my hometown and it is a catchy tune
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"Punsanda Paaya Moratuwa" by Saman De Silva
Nominated by: Apparel (56) from Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Why: It includes the name Moratuwa and it is a very entertaining song as well.
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"夜上海" by 周璇
Nominated by: Retail (44) from Shanghai, China
Why: This song makes me think of the flourishing scenes of your hometown's past, but now it's so desolate. Not only that, it makes one feel even more.
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"Coming Home" by Benji Blue Bills, LUCKI
Nominated by: Technical Lead (28) from Carentoir, France
Why: Because it is my mom's favorite song and she often sings it.
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"Hương Lúa" by Hà Phương
Nominated by: working full-time (40) from Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Why: remembering the hometown where one was born, creating a sense of belonging, clearly showing the daily life of people
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"Umuigbo" by Flavour, Biggie Igba
Nominated by: Trader (60) from Nri Kingdom, Nigeria
Why: Because it talks about the tradition of my people
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"I Don't Want to Be" by Gavin DeGraw
Nominated by: sales executive (29) from Tixpéhual, Yucatán, Mexico
Why: it makes me want to do more than what is done in the place I live
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"Kampung Nan Jauh Di Mato" by Oslan Husein
Nominated by: Private sector employee (23) from Cirebon, Cirebon City, West Java, Indonesia
Why: Because it is about longing for one's hometown when we are in someone else's city.
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"Soy Cordobes" by Rodrigo
Nominated by: IT Manager (50) from Córdoba, Argentina
Why: It's a classic of Córdoba and one of the most listened to songs by everyone in Córdoba.
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"April in Belgrade" by OleK Sax
Nominated by: Designer (53) from Belgrade, Serbia
Why: Because IT remainds me when i was very young and in live
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"Oji Ofor Ga Na" by Ogene Nti Ike Group
Nominated by: Clevel (39) from Ogbomosho, Nigeria
Why: Its tells about culture, and tradition of my people
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"La Bilirrubina" by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
Nominated by: Forklift operator (30) from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Why: the lyrics are cheerful, fun and have a touch of humor but are also characterized by their infectious rhythm
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"Africa" by Ndlovu Youth Choir
Nominated by: Administrator (43) from Cape Town, South Africa
Why: It's sounds and feels like home. Place of love and safety
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"La Vie en rose" by Édith Piaf
Nominated by: Housewife (40) from Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: It sums up a bit what I've always wanted. We didn't have much but we were happy.
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"Hermosillo" by Juan Gabriel
Nominated by: I work in the Banking/Finance sector (30) from Hermosillo, Son., Mexico
Why: Because Juan Gabriel composed it especially for the city
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"Waterloo" by ABBA
Nominated by: Student (0) from Waterloo, ON, Canada
Why: Because it is the same name as my town and makes me think of it
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"Море, море" by Эдуард Хиль
Nominated by: Homeworker (48) from Balkhash, Kazakhstan
Why: We have a very beautiful lake, which we call the sea
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"Les Champs-Elysées" by Joe Dassin
Nominated by: dentist (43) from Paris, France
Why: a very French and timeless classic known by everyone
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"Back to My Roots" by Lucky Dube
Nominated by: Information Technology (39) from Lira, Uganda
Why: Because the song is symbolic to me that, wherever I go, home is always where I'll return
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"Розовый вечер" by Ласковый Май
Nominated by: Construction (49) from Kemerovo, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Why: It's a song from the young years, of first love, often played everywhere.
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"Wateeni" by Amjad Jomaa
Nominated by: Manager (27) from Mansoura, Mansoura (Section 2), Mansoura, Egypt
Why: A nice and beautiful song and I enjoy listening to it very much.
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"Rock & Roll" by BigXthaPlug
Nominated by: freelancer (57) from Philippine,
Why: i like loud music and dancing breakdance , including love songs, anysongs and i dont what reminds of
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"Niña camba" by Vania
Nominated by: Doctor (30) from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Why: For the traditions and hospitality of people, the charisma and the desire to succeed
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"Bahdja beida" by Dahmane El Harrachi
Nominated by: teacher (29) from Algiers, Algeria
Why: It makes me feel nostalgic for my hometown and makes me feel happy when I listen to it.
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"Furnace Remains" by Burial Chamber
Nominated by: pension (75) from Reșița, Romania
Why: it's about original and grand furnaces that denote a symbol
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"Smk" by ZAQ
Nominated by: Engineer (19) from Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan
Why: with its atmosphere of industrial, slightly gloomy urban sound
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"ياوطني يا بلد أحبابي" by عمر الأمين
Nominated by: housewife (56) from Khartoum, Sudan
Why: It expresses love for the homeland when being away from it and also when being within it.
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"Totul meu" by ADI, Holy Molly
Nominated by: Unemployed (20) from Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Why: Because this wonderful song came to my mind first
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