Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Tim (class of 2024) which features some Chinese pop songs.
Chinese Pop
Jay Chou – “All the Way North”
Li Zongsheng – “Newly Written Old Songs”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlWvgju4iTC38OnG3qJg6bfr74QR8B2cE&si=MCu9_9zEmF83bwFW
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Luis (class of 2025) and features music by R&B/Latin artists Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo.
Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo
This year I have really gotten into listening to both of these artists. Omar Apollo is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending sound, combining elements of R&B, funk, soul, and Latin influences with heartfelt, bilingual lyrics. Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American artist celebrated for her sultry, versatile voice, blending R&B, soul, reggaeton, and pop in her music, often with themes of love, self-empowerment, and cultural identity. I wanted to share some of my favorite songs from both artists, as well as some of the collaborations they have done in the past.
Kali Uchis – “Quiero Sentirme Bien”
Kali Uchis and Omar Apollo – “Worth the Wait”
Omar Apollo and Kali Uchis – “Bad Life”
Kali Uchis – “Igual Que Un Ángel”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZeyotviKbVnGY5y5w5NRtZap&si=4vWrYZ7JHqLoe5QN
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Ibrahim (class of 2028) and features a selection of classic Indian and Pakistani popular music.
Indian/Pakistani Classics
My playlist comprises old Indian and Pakistani music, ranging from the 1970s to the 2010s!
Kishore Kumar – “Pyaar Diwana Hota He”
Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar – “Dekha Ek Khwab”
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Shankar Mahadevan, Ravi “Rags” Khote – “Pretty Woman”
Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal – “Main Hoon Na”
Quratulain Baloch – “Wo Humsafar Tha”
Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya – “Monta Re”
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan – “Jiya Dhadak Dhadak Jaye”
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sadhana Sargam, Sujata Bhattacharya, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam – “Maahi Ve”
Mukesh – “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon”
Kishore Kumar – “O Mere Dil Ke Chain”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn1FZYDh2o3veunCJ8hG4KMLQkKC6fOTW&si=X48wE1QbcB03Xx7H
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Eliana (class of 2026) and features the English pop duo Wasia Project.
Wasia Project
Wasia Project is an up-and-coming English sibling alt-pop-duo created in 2019 by Olivia Hardy and William Gao. The name “Wasia” comes from a mix of Chinese and English, reflecting the backgrounds of the two artists. With Olivia on vocals and guitar and William on vocals, keyboards, and piano, the two have made a name for themselves. They released their first track called “why don’t u love me” in 2019 and later released the EP “how can i pretend” in 2022. I personally saw Wasia Project when they opened for Laufey in DC, and even though I had listened to them previously, I fell even more in love with their music after seeing them. Some of my favorites are “ur so pretty,” “impossible,” and “Remember When.” The songs give me a nostalgic and longing feel through the different use of vocals and instrumentals.
Wasia Project – “why don’t u love me”
Wasia Project – “Is This What Love Is?”
Wasia Project – “Remember When”
Wasia Project – “My Lover is Sleeping”
Wasia Project – “Petals on the Moon”
Wasia Project – “ur so pretty”
Wasia Project – “Takes Me Back Home”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57Zez30OwOKuoVYTWm_LS3hc-r&si=3X0WcyV9kheSFun4
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Lay’la (class of 2025) and features some classic tunes in honor of her grandmother’s birthday this month.
Happy Birthday Grandma!
Music has been an integral part of my life since I was a child. My entire family loves music from the 60’s and the love has been instilled in us by my grandparents.
This month my grandma turns 90!
This playlist is dedicated to her.
Bill Withers – “Grandma’s Hands”
Stevie Wonder – “Isn’t She Lovely”
Aretha Franklin – “I Say A Little Prayer”
Ray Charles – “Georgia On My Mind”
Stevie Wonder – “My Cherie Amour”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwIY4RwmQUZ8jmqqta_Rh7dq1kvo1fM5&si=zu7_Ec-GDW-o00FV
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Sophia (class of 2028) featuring some K-Pop tunes.
K-Pop
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp8XNR9pwF9xKdCequw-rBEjlDzOz6CRE&si=MgWCyZeR2Utk55aV
And here it is on Spotify:
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Esther (class of 2025) featuring some songs for taking a break on a hectic day.
Interlude
On days a little more hectic, a moment to pause and breathe can make all the difference. Here’s a playlist of songs that feel like a gentle pat on the back for me.
Rachel Chinouriri – “So My Darling”
Wasia Project – “To Get Better”
Patrick Watson – “Lost With You”
Anthony Lazaro – “The Midnight Train”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZewH25ZwTbMS2xB81IK63KhA&si=APtCIKNoyzGK4otP
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Marissa (class of 2025) which features some recent music for your Fall Break enjoyment!
Seasonal Joy
Even though the trees are becoming barren and your shorts need to be put away until the spring, this time of year can still be joyous! Here are some of my favorite songs that have recently come out in honor of the temperature drop.
Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga – “Die With A Smile”
Gracie Abrams – “Close to You”
Ariana Grande – “eternal sunshine”
Ariana Grande – “supernatural”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEPpzeK8v3s2C6VCyVpUfkP1jiW6MB3U_&si=F0FNXQrgSuqxHIKw
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Amy (class of 2025) and features some of her favorite seasonal music.
Autumn Equinox
One of my favorite ways to welcome a new season is by finding songs that capture the shift in the air. Autumn, my favorite season, always has me waiting with bated breath for the first official day of fall. Then, I can finally pull out my sweaters, enjoy hot coffee, and play songs like “‘Tis Autumn” by the Nat King Cole Trio. Here are a few others I think are perfect for when fall arrives:
Nat King Cole Trio – “‘Tis Autumn”
John Coltrane – “Autumn Serenade”
Simon & Garfunkel – “Leaves That Are Green”
Simon & Garfunkel – “Homeward Bound”
Simon & Garfunkel – “Scarborough Fair/Canticle”
Simon & Garfunkel – “The Dangling Conversation”
Fleetwood Mac – “Sisters of the Moon”
Fleet Foxes – “Blue Ridge Mountains”
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong – “Autumn in New York”
Nat King Cole – “Autumn Leaves”
Sufjan Stevens – “A Running Start”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSwAwMtTLDwj_d-bgFep2V3aSKwkRcEnR&si=AgiDENEkCUUmFKm-
And here it is on Spotify:
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Rocio (class of 2027) which features music from the Bridgerton television series.
Bridgerton: A Regency Romance Playlist
Immerse yourself in the opulent world of Bridgerton with this curated playlist. Inspired by the lavish early 1800s London Regency era depicted in the series, each track captures the elegance, drama, and allure of high society. Experience the charm and sophistication of a world where love and ambition dance in perfect harmony.
Kris Bowers – “Bridgerton Opening Credits / Main Title Theme”
Vitamin String Quartet – “thank u, next”
Vitamin String Quartet – “Girls Like You”
Vitamin String Quartet – “In My Blood”
Vitamin String Quartet – “bad guy”
Ludwig van Beethoven – “Piano Sonata No.21 in C Major Op. 53: I. Allegro con brio” (performed by Boris Giltburg)
Sufjan Stevens – “Love Yourself (Short Reprise)”
Franz Joseph Haydn – “String Quartet No. 82, Op. 77”
Here is a link to the whole playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU94rco57ZewFMUSaqVeLdBLyj3xO11gj&si=alVwrbq6A362kRfq