Around the world in 50 songs

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.

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

Argentina – “Miss Bolivia” by Tomate el Palo ft. Leo García

Bahamas – “Look Wha’ Ya Do” by Sweet Emily ft. Ronnie Butler

Bahrain – “Live In The Moment” by Hala Al Turk

Belgium – “Papaoutai” by Stromae

Brazil – “Segredos” by Frejat

Bulgaria – “Opasno blizki” by Mihaela Fileva feat. VenZy

Cambodia – “Srork Tek Phnek” by Preap Sovath

Chile – “Enamorado” by Carlitos Rossy

China – “The Rest Of Time” by Jacky Cheung

Congo – “Original” by Fally Ipupa

Egypt – “Kolly Melkak” by Sherine

France – “Bella” by Maître Gims

Germany – “Bilder Im Kopf” by Sido

Greece – “Pio Psila” by Vegas

Guatemala – “Fuiste tú” by Ricardo Arjona ft. Gaby Moreno

India – “Why This Kolaveri Di” by Dhanush 

Indonesia – “Lumpuhkan Ingatanku” by Geisha

Israel – “Reckoning Song” by Asaf Avidan

Italy – “Cigno Nero” by Fedez Ft. Frencesca Michielin

Jamaica – “Summertime” by Vybz Kartel

Japan – “「R.Y.U.S.E.I.」” by Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE

Kenya – “Mpita Njia” by Alicios ft. Juliana

North Korea – “Girls Should Study And Stay On Top” by The Quins

Lebanon – “Khallik Behalak” by Carole Samaha

Libya – “Ghariba & Yalglam” by Asma Salim

Madagascar – “Samy Mafoaka” by Jerry Marcoss ft. Mima

Mexico – “¡Corre!” by Jesse & Joy

Myanmar – “Nwe Ni” by Nyi Min Khine

Nepal – “K Yo Maya Ho” by B-8eight

Nigeria – “Johnny” by Yemi Alade

Pakistan – “Amplifier” by Imran Khan

Paraguay – “Loco por Ti” by Rumberos

Peru – “Ona Tańczy Dla Mnie” by Gianmarco

Poland – “Nic do stracenia” by Weekend

Russia – “Otpusti” by Geegun ft. Yulia Savicheva

Saudi Arabia – “Shooq” by Esmail Mubarak

Scotland – “Take Me Out” by Franz Ferdinand

South Africa – “Tchelete” by Davido feat. Mafikizolo

Spain – “Donde Está El Amor” by Pablo Alboran ft. Jesse & Joy

Sweden – “I Follow Rivers” by Lykke Li

Switzerland – “Heroes” by Måns Zelmerlöw

Taiwan – “那些年” (translates to In Those Years) by Hu Xia

Thailand – “ห้องนอน” (translates to Bedrooms) by Fridaynight to Sunday

Turkey – “Prenses” by Hadise

Uganda – “Gyobela” by Jose Chameleone

Ukraine – “Mi Otmenjaem Konets Svetaʹ” by Potap and Nastya Kamenskih

Venezuela – “Colgando en tus manos” by Carlos Baute ft. Marta Sanchez

Yemen – “Eineik” by Arwa

Zimbabwe – “Mhai” by Tocky Vibes

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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