The Song

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Billie Eilish is at the top of The Playlist in Gaborone, Botswana

up around half of The World 's population lives under social distancing rules, many are turning to our favorite tunes for comfort. It helps us to reflect, to mourn, to dance, or even, while we follow orders to stay At Home .

the BBC's Minute-Team , the 24/7 news bulletins for radio stations around The World - believe, not a challenge to be faced, with The Right music. We even have a motivational poster that reads: "Make a Cup of coffee, put on some gangsta rap, and treat. "

It seems that is a view shared by our partner-stations in 100 cities in over 40 countries. We asked your moderators to help of what songs you play, your listeners by the pandemic.

think of it as your lockdown playlist.

1. Bop Daddy (crimp) - elected by Ronke of Splash FM in Ibadan, Nigeria

Many Nigerians miss your nights now, when the #BopDaddyChallenge is anything to go by. It's a TikTok trend, Ronke explained.

Those who would normally go to night clubs have taken to Social Media instead. Picture yourself, change from pajamas in glamorous evening-wear - As If by magic. "You are all from..., nowhere to go," she laughs.

The Soundtrack to " The Challenge of a Song by the rapper-comedian crimp is. "It's just a guy's really talking about himself, and how he tells her everything," Ronke.

"The lyrics don't always make much sense, But the most important thing is to dance it is fun while At Home . "

2. Everything I Wanted (Billie Eilish ) - elected by Tebogo from Gabz FM in Gaborone, Botswana

Billie Eilish s dark song tells of A Nightmare in which she takes her own Life - But nobody cares. It is hard to blast music to the lockdown blues. But News Reporter Tebogo it is an apt choice for The Present , which is why Gabz FM plays it loads.

"It refers to The State of mind Botswana," he says. "It's a bit of uncertainty. You're not sure where things are going until the end. But you have no other choice, as full of hope. "

at your local track, Eilish, ultimately, finds solace in the people closest to her, namely her brother Finneas.

3. Imagine (John Lennon ) - selected by Michael from the U-Bahn, as well as in Hong Kong

John Lennon ' s famous song calls for unity and compassion. And Michael is on the Hong Kong metro Plus thinks the people in Hong Kong are already with each other more love than usual.

"you see a person without a mask, the edge of the road and someone him a helping hand. Before, you would not even look at the guy," he says.

"This fight is not between an Asian and an American, an American and a European, or a European and an African.

"the people are against something, (coronavirus) we can't even see. If we all come together as this song asks, we will get through it. "

4. Mulk Kay Nojawano (traditional) - elected by Asfandyar of Power 99 Islamabad, Pakistan

Asfandyar, the tricky task was the creation of "positive content" during the pandemic. His Team have Chosen to revise, a traditional song, he says, gives people courage.

"It makes you feel like the defenders. They are an army. Why? Because you are to stay At Home , keep themselves and their families safe. "

His play lists follow a daily rhythm. In the morning, the people want-energy pop exercise. By 5pm, it's time for Something More thoughtful.

"That's when The Sun goes down, and we play songs like this give you hope For Tomorrow . Music Is The Thing here, the low is reassuring to people. "

5. Par Pira (BeePee) - elected by Okeng of Radio King in Gulu, Uganda

Lockdown radio is more important than ever in rural Northern Uganda.

Okeng's Breakfast Show has a feel-good feature, in which The Station calls Two People with each other to connect, But lack the resources (pay-as-you-go mobile phone credit) - and it proves popular with couples.

as well as from each other over the radio, Gulu, young lovers are said to cope with their new separation by requesting an elegant Afro-fusion Love Song by local artists BeePee.

"The Song means, 'have me in your heart during the Good Times But also bad times"," Okeng explained.

6. Quarantine-Show (Dubioza Kolektiv ) - elected by Naida Radio Antena Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Due to the increased pressure on The Internet , some of us are glad that it is only Skype to a friend without any problems. But , As If by a miracle, the seven members of Dubioza manage staff to video call on jam songs, while each musician remains At Home .

Radio Antena mag, you will play The Best pieces from these live sessions. "Wash your hands!" demands of this eccentric (But informative) melody.

Antena mostly in English playlist for more of the Balkans is rare as the odd Dua Lipa track. But presenter Naida says the coronavirus, the demand for the Bosnian artists has been triggered.

"people hear us all over The World . A lot of people left here during the [1992-95] war. Now they are missing At Home . You want to listen to their language, and to know what's happening here. "

7. Resistiré 2020 (David Bisbal , Vanesa Martín, Alex Ubago , and Others ) - voted by Valeria from Metropolis FM in Montevideo, Uruguay

Incorporated in the year 1988 back, Resistiré re-emerged as a defiant anthem, belted out from the apartment balcony in the virus-hit in Spain.

"It's different, a song like [Gloria gaynors I Will Survive", says Valeria in Metropolis FM. "It's not about to say, 'I got it'. Instead, it is to say that, 'I will fight'. "

A star-studded 2020 cover version of this song be your most desired. Uruguay has Not Yet been said arg of Covid-19, Valeria, But the people are here to see the rest of The World .

"many of you have relatives in Spain. Or are you terribly worried about the family in the United States . "

8. Ride Natty Ride (Bob Marley ) - selected by Maya from Capital Radio in Khartoum, Sudan

"the stone that The Builder refuse, or The Head of the Cornerstone is. "

Maya loves this Bob Marley lyrics. She thinks you mean that every underdog his day.

protesters are calling for political changes in the Sudan in the year 2019 adopted, the reggae icon as something like a "symbol of freedom", and he remains popular with young artists and activists a year later.

Many Sudanese feel of continues to be marginalized, Maya says. But now it is as a result of the coronavirus restrictions, which could put the country to the poorest.

So, she keeps playing Marley , "no longer as a revolutionary voice, But also as a reassuring Father Figure who says, 'you're going through this'".

9. We Will Rock you (Queen ) Wants to be - elected by Moustafa from Radio One in Baghdad, Iraq

"It is our national anthem," says Moustafa, this 70s-floor-stomper.

"anytime we are faced with The Challenge of the radio station, we have a saying: 'we want to rock; this is not a problem for us. 'And the same is true for the listeners. Whenever you feel you Want to, at any time, request we Will Rock you. "

Moustafa, lockdown is another proof of how radio provides young Iraqis, of an escape from their daily struggles.

turns out, it is therapeutic for the DJ, too. "Just as the listeners to tell me their problems, I tell my them. So, it goes back and forth, which is awesome. "

10. Rumah Kita (God Bless ) - elected by Hisa from Smart FM in Jakarta, Indonesia

Translated to Our Home , this karaoke-ready tune has a new meaning in Jakarta, Smart FM. Moderator Hisa plays it for people without social distancing restrictions.

"We want to invite you to stay At Home and carefully observe The Rules ," she explains.

"The Song of The message is all about how big Indonesia is: no matter where you go in The World , it is becoming more and more comfortable here. And, now, it is best you remain not only in Indonesia, But in our homes. "

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Source of news: bbc.com