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There are so many great song in my mother tongue that virtually nobody aside from the relatively few speakers could realistically even come into contact with. I'm certain all of you non-English speakers here can relate! I linked one of my favourite songs, what are yours?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Some modern Australian music has made it to the world like Tame Impala and King Gizzard but there’s a whole heap that hasn’t really. I’d recommend Boo Seeka and Safia.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Some modern Australian music has made it to the world

I'm from the States and love this one:

The Church - Under The Milky Way

[–] SacredHeartAttack 2 points 2 years ago

are you listening to Hiatus Kaiyote? They're my favorite band from your wonderful upside-down country

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Carlos Paredes - Verdes anos. Paraphrasing a comment on the video: Portuguese soul summed up in a song.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

French-Canadian here! If you like prog rock, you should check out Harmonium! I recommend their album "Si on avait besoin d'une cinquième saison", here's my favourite song of theirs.

Another classic is Beau Dommage, a folk rock group (with a bit of prog influence). Song recommendation: Le Géant Beaupré

To plug a more contemporary artist, P'tit Belliveau is an Acadian artist from Nova Scotia who does stuff influenced by traditional Acadian folk but with a lot of modern pop and electronic sound. I absolutely love everything he puts out, but check out RRSP/Grosse Pièce. His music videos are always stellar as well.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Metsatöll - oma laulu ei leia ma üles. Excellent rendition of a children's song. Makes you feel like you could deadlift 1000 pounds or challenge a whole army by yourself.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KgDrc0L54EU&pp=ygUab21hIGxhdWx1IGVpIGxlaWEgbWEgw7xsZXM%3D

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I think everyone knows NENA's 99Luftbalons, but my second favorite German song with a title that starts with a number is:

36 Grad by 2Raumwohnumg is just a perfect ode to summer.

Edit to add, I'm not German, but I think it violates the Geneva convention to expose foreigners to DJ Bobo

[–] SacredHeartAttack 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Wow, this sounds right up one of my friend's alley! Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

So many. Unfortunately most of you will miss the lyrics, which are real poetry. Here are a few:

A rosa (1917 song by Pixinguinha, rendition by Marisa Monte in 1991)

https://youtu.be/t15qR2bigB4

Bahia com H (1981, João Gilberto, sang by himself, Caetano, and Gil)

https://youtu.be/phs2GTDNFJc

Luiza (1987, Tom Jobim)

https://youtu.be/EmjiSI3Fyic

[–] OnkelCannabia 2 points 2 years ago

Upwards to the moon by Sa Dingding. Most beautiful song I've ever heard. Excellent voice, incredibly difficult to sing, awesome presentation. Caught me completely by surprise when I found out about it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago