Since the time I got to Morocco, I haven’t had a TV. It’s funny as in Jakarta, I had one in both of my apartments, allowing me to watch various American movies on end. That is not an option for me here, though, and I’ve resigned to listening to music on my MP3 player, day in and out. I thought it might be interesting to share some of my favorite music, or rather, the music that reminds me of certain places I’ve been. They are as follows:
Indonesia: Sherina – Jalan Cinta
My absolute favorite Indonesian song. I used to listen to this song time over and time again while living in Jakarta. It loosely translates to “Street Songs of Love” and comes from the movie Ayat Ayat Cinta (Verses of Love).
Indonesia: D’Masiv – Cinta Ini Membunuhku with Lyrics ~!
My second favorite Indonesian song. “Cinta Ini Membunuhku” (“This Love Kills Me”) was one of the most popular songs at the time. I listened to each day as I did my writing.
Indonesia: M.I.A. – Paper Planes
Like so many other folk from Atlanta, I heard this song for the first time as a sample in the rap song “Swagger Like Us”, not knowing it was a real song. After watching Slumdog Millionaire, I heard the original. This definitely conjures up images of my life in Asia.
Indonesia: Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream w/lyrics
Walking On A Dream by Empire of the Sun was introduced to me one Saturday morning by a fellow coworker (at the time), a cheery lady from Britian. Her musical tastes were very eclectic, and she played this song for me day before we went to teach, hooking me from the first note. I always think of her and my old job when I hear this tune.
Morocco: Karabiber – BURHAN ÖÇAL
I listen to this song every other day in Morocco. I still haven’t deciphered the language yet, though I’m guessing it might be Indian. I don’t really care; the beat is addictive and the singing is downright enchanting.
Morocco: Jackson 5 – Can You Remember
The world continues to mourn Michael, but his passing hipped me to another collection of his hits – those recorded in his youth. Who knew how talented Michael was even before he hit puberty. I dose of the Jackson 5 gets me through my days here.
