Non English Music

leareiler · Post by **leareiler** » 13 Mar 2020, 10:35

I like exploring music beyond the English language, it's a good way to help learn a new language or just find some really good songs. Currently I listen to a lot of French music, like Indie French Pop and some older French songs (like Edith Piaf of course).

Do you have any non-english artists that you enjoy? Or just single songs that you like that are in a different language?

Aubrey Lewis · Post by **Aubrey Lewis** » 25 Mar 2020, 13:53

Yes! I enjoy Super Junior songs, especially their ballads. I also love a lot of Korean OSTs I enjoy since I'm a big fan of ballads.

Reina275 · Post by **Reina275** » 02 Apr 2020, 18:18

Right now I keep replaying this one all the time, is electro-pop, something that right now is being explored here in Spain by young artists. Here is the link if you want to check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PlZhB8VcvM

Thea Frederick · Post by **Thea Frederick** » 08 Apr 2020, 13:42

Otava Yö is an incredible Russian band and their music is sooo good, as well as Vek.
Also, Herr Mannelig is a Swedish folk ballad which is so beautiful, you can also find it sung in English by Brian Key.

Empan16 · Post by **Empan16** » 11 Apr 2020, 16:05

La Meme by GIMS is an amazing french song!

Zenia_Sanchez023 · Post by **Zenia_Sanchez023** » 16 Apr 2020, 01:28

I discovered a Japanese band way back years ago. They're called Galileo Galilei and their music is similar to the sound of Two Door Cinema Club. Múm is also a nice Icelandic experimental band.

Their music is great for writing or reading.

ActiveDreamer · Post by **ActiveDreamer** » 20 Apr 2020, 19:29

I actually sing many songs that are in Spanish. Some of my favorite bands and artists that sing in Spanish are Los Lonely Boys, Del Castillo, Gypsy Kings, and The Night Mothers. I also sing some of Linda Ronstadt's songs in both Spanish and Cajun French.

Kayzed · Post by **Kayzed** » 25 Apr 2020, 10:54

I have none. Would be fun to listen to some without prior knowledge of the language though.

See_B00kReaDs · Post by **See_B00kReaDs** » 03 May 2020, 04:40

I like some Korean and Chinese songs. When you like songs, language won't matter.

Arite Seki · Post by **Arite Seki** » 24 May 2020, 02:59

I only did basic french classes in high school, so needless to say my french is terrible. However, I seem to really enjoy french artists in a variety of genres. I think it's just the way that the music is expressed, it seems to transcend language barriers.

brown_gal · Post by **brown_gal** » 24 May 2020, 12:15

Hi there, I am Indian, and Hindi is our national language. Songs have been a pretty big part of India. There are always 3-4 songs in a movie. I like old Hindi songs more than the new ones, though, so if you get a chance, give it a try.

Kawther22 · Post by **Kawther22** » 24 May 2020, 12:29

Esmahan is a classic Syrian-Egyptian singer, and her songs are phenomenal. You do not really need to know what she is saying in order to feel the emotions conveyed in her singing.

CupofJoie · Post by **CupofJoie** » 01 Jun 2020, 11:56

If you’re in for something eerie, try to listen to “Delubyo” by Unique Salonga.

The title itself means “catastrophe” and some say that the song is inspired by an actual fire disaster in a disco. Some snippets of someone screaming, people laughing, and a priest giving his sermon can give a creepy effect. There’s even a reverse track!

By the way, the whole song is in Filipino if you are wondering

FuriousDestroyer75 · Post by **FuriousDestroyer75** » 15 Jun 2020, 10:03

I really like the song Dúlamán (Seaweed). It is a very addicting Irish song.

EmmaZ · Post by **EmmaZ** » 06 Jul 2020, 06:34

Despite being half Spanish myself, I don't like Spanish music, it generally makes my skin crawl. I do love french music though, Papaoutai is one of my favourite songs. I find African music to be really enjoyable too.