Each week, we run a global survey asking for a songs that represent hometowns.
This playlist contains 52 songs curated by people from around the world.
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"蒙古人" by 腾格尔
Nominated by: Technical (49) from Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China
Why: Because I was still a child at that time. I have a deep memory of this song, the natural environment of my hometown, the grasslands, the blue sky, and the sheep are all characteristics of my hometown.
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"Pueblito Viejo" by Garzon y Collazos
Nominated by: Homemaker (60) from Facatativá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Why: Because it totally describes how my city is and the tranquility with which we live in it, of little houses, through whose quiet streets my youth ran.
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"Sarzamine Man" by Dawood Sarkhosh
Nominated by: Waiter (20) from Ghazni, Afghanistan
Why: One of my fondest memories is when my friends and I used to go to the local park and play for hours. The sound of our laughter and joy filled the entire park. Back then, we only focused on the happy moments, without worrying about any problems.This song reminds me of the good memories and people of my hometown.
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"Chicago - Remastered" by Frank Sinatra
Nominated by: Retired (72) from Chicago, IL, USA
Why: It is a description of Chicago life and is called Chicago. The town that Billy Sunday could not shut down. He mentions State Street, that great street. And of course, "I saw a man who danced with his wife".
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"Huttidare Kannada" by Rajkumar, Hamsalekha
Nominated by: IT Senior Manager (29) from Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Why: this is the song that reminds me of my land and child hood memories, it feels nostalgic feeling of the people around me and old days memories.
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"上海灘 - 無線電視劇[上海灘]主題曲" by Frances Yip
Nominated by: Software Engineer (28) from Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Why: The song 'Shanghai Bund' vividly depicts the bustling and vicissitudes of the city of Shanghai through its lyrics and melody, showcasing its unique historical and cultural background.
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"Happy - From "Despicable Me 2"" by Pharrell Williams
Nominated by: Intake Release Coordinator (22) from Chelsea, MA, USA
Why: Happy by Pharrell Williams is very upbeat and uplift. My hometown has different components. It has different cultures divisions that brings everyone together in unity and we all help each other face differences and be happy.
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"Kolkata" by Anupam Roy, Shreya Ghoshal
Nominated by: IT director (32) from Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Why: Kolkata, tumio hete dakho kolkata. It is about my city, its culture , nostalgia, people
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"Bengawan Solo - Contemporary Keroncong" by Gesang, Melani Tunas, Iin Indriani, 3C, Galeri Kreativitas Anak Bandung
Nominated by: Employee (28) from Bojonegoro, Bojonegoro Regency, East Java, Indonesia
Why: Because my hometown is crossed by the Bengawan Solo river
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"Frontin' (feat. Jay-Z) - Radio Mix" by Pharrell Williams, JAY-Z
Nominated by: Warehouse Associate (39) from Williamsburg, VA, USA
Why: When I play this song, I think about the backyard of the house I lived in Williamsburg, Virginia. I enjoyed taking a long walk, looking at nature, and grilling hot dogs, burgers, etc.
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"Pind Diyan Galiyan" by Gurdas Maan
Nominated by: Teacher (30) from Samundri, Pakistan
Why: i love this song because it reminds me the memories spending in the hometown village because my friends are there
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"Nuestro Dia Ya Viene Llegando" by Willy Chirino
Nominated by: Housewife (34) from Havana, Cuba
Why: Because it gained great popularity among Cubans on the island. Its author is Cuban and left Cuba like many others seeking freedom
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"Patience" by Guns N' Roses
Nominated by: self-employed (42) from Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil
Why: When I was very young I went to buy bread for my mother at a little market and this song was playing... the song always brings me great feelings of peace.
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"大海啊故乡" by Li Jian
Nominated by: Stay-at-home mom (56) from Shiwan, Guangdong, China
Why: Beautiful melody, listened since childhood, the sea is a symbolic feature of our hometown
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"Mayaguez" by Santos Colón, Menique
Nominated by: Retired (73) from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Why: I like its message and the people reaction when played. It describes the town
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"Highway to Hell" by AC/DC
Nominated by: entrepreneur (64) from Novosibirsk, Russia
Why: Novosibirsk is a gloomy, faceless, gray city that is 'not for people' and with broken roads.
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"ميل على بلدي" by Shalby Younis, Ghazal Ghrayeb
Nominated by: General Accountant (34) from Nablus
Why: It is an expression of deep love for the city and the homeland. If you want to feel the beauty of Nablus and its spirit, this song would be a perfect choice.
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"México Lindo y Querido / Cielito Lindo - En Vivo" by Ana Gabriel
Nominated by: Housewife (38) from Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Why: Because it is beautiful and talks about my roots and mentions those who leave that if they return without life it will receive them
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"Coming Home" by Diddy - Dirty Money, Skylar Grey
Nominated by: Agrict (1982) from Hohoe, Ghana
Why: It makes me remind my parent when ever travel out of my hometown the first word( i am coming home)
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"Salut les copains" by Gilbert Bécaud
Nominated by: human resources (34) from Loches, France
Why: I really like it because it talks about my city and memories; it reminds me of my childhood with my brother and my friends.
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"Sábanas Blancas" by Gerardo Alfonso
Nominated by: homemaker (34) from Havana, Cuba
Why: I listened to it when I was a child from the nearby neighbors while they played dominoes.
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"Lovin On Me" by Jack Harlow
Nominated by: retired (70) from Boston, UK
Why: This song is fun and joyful as I like to think my hometown is
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"Bonjour Việt Nam (Biển Của Hy Vọng 2022) [feat. Hòa Minzy & Lâm Bảo Ngọc]" by Biển Của Hy Vọng, Hoà Minzy, Lâm Bảo Ngọc
Nominated by: Web dev (30) from Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
Why: MV DescrubeD the best of my hometown, scene, people, food, culture
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"Fiesta Colombiana: Colombia Caribe / Colombia Tierra Querida / Soy Colombiano / Yo Me Llamo Cumbia - Salsa" by Guayacán Orquesta
Nominated by: Psychologist (53) from Bogotá, Colombia
Why: It represents us a lot in The song conveys a message of unity in adverse times and hope for the future. It is an anthem of the future we want, full of memorable and heartfelt phrases. our tradition and folklore
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"Ramadan - English Version" by Maher Zain
Nominated by: IT Manager (33) from Central Jakarta, Central Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia
Why: This song reminds me of my hometown during the holy month of Ramadan
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"무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다" by Lee Seo Young, Choi Yoonseo, Han Cha Min, Lee Hoonjin
Nominated by: Self-employed (38) from Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Why: If you don't know this song, you're not a citizen of South Korea. It's a song that appears in various movies and school events. It even appears often in movies.
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"Lir ilir" by Cak Nun, Sunan Kali Jaga, Kiai Kanjeng
Nominated by: Entrepreneurship (34) from Kendal, Kendal Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
Why: A song that I've heard since I was a child. And it always reminds me of this area.
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"I Belong To Glasgow" by Phil Coulter
Nominated by: Medic (63) from Glasgow, UK
Why: Because it says the name of the place in the title . It reminds me of the city when I was young
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"Keines" by Sky Bubble
Nominated by: Mason (44) from Wuppertal, Germany
Why: Because the artist's singing reminds me of the way people speak in my hometown.
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"México En La Piel" by Luis Miguel
Nominated by: Sales (27) from Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Why: Because it reminds me a lot of when I was a teenager and that song played a lot
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"Down Under" by Men At Work
Nominated by: chemist (40) from Perth WA, Australia
Why: its about australia, and the music is a bit bogan which fits the vibe
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"Ahmad Zahir Tanha Shodam Tanha" by Ahmad Zahir
Nominated by: Monitoring assistant (40) from Sarepola, Afghanistan
Why: Because I loved someone in my town when she got married I feel sad and was listening to this song
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"La Casita" by Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Nominated by: Administrator (31) from Ciudad Victoria, Tamps., Mexico
Why: Because it fills me with nostalgia and makes me cry to hear its melancholic lyrics
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"Hung Up" by Madonna
Nominated by: unemployed (11) from Rouen, France
Why: because I listened to it since I was little so it reminds me of my childhood
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"Onye Oma" by Oriental Brothers International Band
Nominated by: Administrator (37) from Uli Ihiala, Nigeria
Why: Oriental Brothers have always remind me of who I am and where I am coming from.
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"Việt Nam Ơi" by Minh Beta
Nominated by: Engineering (27) from Tan Uyen, Binh Duong, Vietnam
Why: Because I listened to this song a long time ago and it conveys the peaceful, beautiful, and poetic scenery of my country.
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"Log Driver's Waltz" by Kate & Anna McGarrigle
Nominated by: Project Manager (63) from Gatineau, QC, Canada
Why: It is about when our town was founded and simpler times, to a very catchy tune.
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"Sauerland" by Zoff
Nominated by: Software tester (23) from Werdohl, Germany
Why: My hometown is mentioned in the song, or rather the region.
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"鄉間的小路" by 張明敏
Nominated by: R&D, design, and quality verification (68) from Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan
Why: Because the neighbors are all kind, everyone gets along harmoniously.
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"Jolene" by Dolly Parton
Nominated by: Business (48) from Lagos, Nigeria
Why: It's a country music and when listening to it, gives me the picture of my town
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"Okan mi yin oba orun" by I.K. Dairo, His Blue Spot
Nominated by: Carer (57) from Ibadan, Nigeria
Why: My heart rejoice in knowing I come from the largest city in west Africa. And the good people and its peaceful nature
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"Menike" by Clarence Wijewardena, Indrani Perera, Annesley Malewana
Nominated by: Unemployed (55) from Horana, Sri Lanka
Why: Inspiring and beautiful allow me to meditate on my self
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"Aurora" by The End of Electronics
Nominated by: manager (34) from Saint Petersburg, Russia
Why: A song about the city and its residents. Quite well-known to everyone.
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"Par amour" by Dadju, GIMS
Nominated by: Teacher (43) from Sarh, Chad
Why: Because I feel nostalgia for the land of my ancestors
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"Ra pompe yé" by Floby
Nominated by: Worker (21) from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Why: Because the lyrics motivate me, I feel at home when I listen to it.
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"Playing with Fire" by Ovi, Paula Seling
Nominated by: Metrologist (31) from Baia Mare, Romania
Why: It is a band from the city and I consider it unique
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"Me Voy para Medellín" by El Combo De Las Estrellas
Nominated by: Teacher (56) from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Why: Because it is a symbol in the flower festival that is celebrated in August
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"Москва-Владивосток" by Yulia Savicheva
Nominated by: Job (34) from Moscow River, Moscow Region, Russia
Why: I don't know about this, somehow I haven't thought about it. Moscow and music is a wonderful motif, good music, good performer.
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"جوال" by AyoubTaresh | ايوب طارش
Nominated by: Front-end development (30) from Taiz, Yemen
Why: Even if we are home we still feel strangeness and there is no hope to be better
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"Terroncito De Azucar" by Freddie Martinez
Nominated by: Employee (32) from Lima, Peru
Why: it is perfect, it narrates the whole story that I have always heard
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"I Want to Be Where You Are - Live" by Don Moen, Integrity's Hosanna! Music
Nominated by: Cook (31) from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Why: This song reminds me of the previous years when I was attending
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"As I Burn in Hell" by Circus Zombie
Nominated by: Electric Engineer (56) from Asyut Desert, Egypt
Why: The song was prepared by Assiut Arabic Music Band.
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