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MANILA, Philippines – Travelling the world isn’t just about the sights, it’s also about the sounds. Each country has its own distinct sound and this is especially evident in the local music scene.
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In celebration of World Music Day, put on your headsets and get ready to take a trip around the world with this collection of great songs from several countries:
Afghanistan – “Qataghani” by Saboor Tabish
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/iK-LdAO6jTI/sddefault.jpg)
Argentina – “Miss Bolivia” by Tomate el Palo ft. Leo García
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/rLHpCMb9G0g/sddefault.jpg)
Bahamas – “Look Wha’ Ya Do” by Sweet Emily ft. Ronnie Butler
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/gcoZjnyElYo/sddefault.jpg)
Bahrain – “Live In The Moment” by Hala Al Turk
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/y1yv4NwInQw/sddefault.jpg)
Belgium – “Papaoutai” by Stromae
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oiKj0Z_Xnjc/sddefault.jpg)
Brazil – “Segredos” by Frejat
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/DrXa82roFS0/sddefault.jpg)
Bulgaria – “Opasno blizki” by Mihaela Fileva feat. VenZy
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/L2yQsEBJXiY/sddefault.jpg)
Cambodia – “Srork Tek Phnek” by Preap Sovath
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/EXkfU1klbJU/sddefault.jpg)
Chile – “Enamorado” by Carlitos Rossy
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/vF6v3TMMaow/sddefault.jpg)
China – “The Rest Of Time” by Jacky Cheung
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/SY2SDAAFvWg/sddefault.jpg)
Congo – “Original” by Fally Ipupa
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/5xEdtURdA8E/sddefault.jpg)
Egypt – “Kolly Melkak” by Sherine
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/zPu66tqq-98/sddefault.jpg)
France – “Bella” by Maître Gims
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/rMltoD1jCGI/sddefault.jpg)
Germany – “Bilder Im Kopf” by Sido
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/RveIJFR7LV4/sddefault.jpg)
Greece – “Pio Psila” by Vegas
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/z7e3_OzysYE/sddefault.jpg)
Guatemala – “Fuiste tú” by Ricardo Arjona ft. Gaby Moreno
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/I9cCPQVPv8o/sddefault.jpg)
India – “Why This Kolaveri Di” by Dhanush
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/YR12Z8f1Dh8/sddefault.jpg)
Indonesia – “Lumpuhkan Ingatanku” by Geisha
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PQtYfVkvMr4/sddefault.jpg)
Israel – “Reckoning Song” by Asaf Avidan
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KRAMNWzfjcg/sddefault.jpg)
Italy – “Cigno Nero” by Fedez Ft. Frencesca Michielin
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/cd7fZTqYYmg/sddefault.jpg)
Jamaica – “Summertime” by Vybz Kartel
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/CITU4KH93aU/sddefault.jpg)
Japan – “「R.Y.U.S.E.I.」” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/4-Gw0TAM6-Q/sddefault.jpg)
Kenya – “Mpita Njia” by Alicios ft. Juliana
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/gcFfSGdbcjQ/sddefault.jpg)
North Korea – “Girls Should Study And Stay On Top” by The Quins
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ZZ4zTHr6dvY/sddefault.jpg)
Lebanon – “Khallik Behalak” by Carole Samaha
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/kncb3G41UQM/sddefault.jpg)
Libya – “Ghariba & Yalglam” by Asma Salim
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/IwOWD3gVFhA/sddefault.jpg)
Madagascar – “Samy Mafoaka” by Jerry Marcoss ft. Mima
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ix2jcEOEcpk/sddefault.jpg)
Mexico – “¡Corre!” by Jesse & Joy
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/P2hM9CLAMu4/sddefault.jpg)
Myanmar – “Nwe Ni” by Nyi Min Khine
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/DlMbziEdN_0/sddefault.jpg)
Nepal – “K Yo Maya Ho” by B-8eight
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/KU9EzTHjrjg/sddefault.jpg)
Nigeria – “Johnny” by Yemi Alade
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/C_XkTKoDI18/sddefault.jpg)
Pakistan – “Amplifier” by Imran Khan
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/uuCFRaFWjwY/sddefault.jpg)
Paraguay – “Loco por Ti” by Rumberos
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VBJKPynFmp0/sddefault.jpg)
Peru – “Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie” by Gianmarco
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/JvxG3zl_WhU/sddefault.jpg)
Poland – “Nic do stracenia” by Weekend
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Russia – “Otpusti” by Geegun ft. Yulia Savicheva
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/xc3e_7qEAuA/sddefault.jpg)
Saudi Arabia – “Shooq” by Esmail Mubarak
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sfqIjulE6S0/sddefault.jpg)
Scotland – “Take Me Out” by Franz Ferdinand
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Ijk4j-r7qPA/sddefault.jpg)
South Africa – “Tchelete” by Davido feat. Mafikizolo
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oiHh2-6jmnU/sddefault.jpg)
Spain – “Donde Está El Amor” by Pablo Alboran ft. Jesse & Joy
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/POP9_phDB2g/sddefault.jpg)
Sweden – “I Follow Rivers” by Lykke Li
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/oS6wfWu0JvA/sddefault.jpg)
Switzerland – “Heroes” by Måns Zelmerlöw
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/-msutN_OkU4/sddefault.jpg)
Taiwan – “那些年” (translates to In Those Years) by Hu Xia
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/xWzlwGVQ6_Q/sddefault.jpg)
Thailand – “ห้องนอน” (translates to Bedrooms) by Fridaynight to Sunday
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/UEomrCUlYg0/sddefault.jpg)
Turkey – “Prenses” by Hadise
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qtVsVJ9V338/sddefault.jpg)
Uganda – “Gyobela” by Jose Chameleone
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/H0PUjvdMbfw/sddefault.jpg)
Ukraine – “Mi Otmenjaem Konets Svetaʹ” by Potap and Nastya Kamenskih
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/YrdNfX7W38U/sddefault.jpg)
Venezuela – “Colgando en tus manos” by Carlos Baute ft. Marta Sanchez
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/qExd-3oCTl4/sddefault.jpg)
Yemen – “Eineik” by Arwa
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/P3ev2N6jub8/sddefault.jpg)
Zimbabwe – “Mhai” by Tocky Vibes
![Around the world in 50 songs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/piLMM1QUl0Q/sddefault.jpg)
Here’s another option! How about checking out these songs in a playlist? Some tracks might not be available in other platforms but rest assured, your trip around the world will still be just as fine.
How was your trip? Have you discovered any new artists and genres to follow? – Rappler.com
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