Category: Cultural Songs

  • Bella Ciao

    Post by Serena F “Bella Ciao” is significant in Italian culture, particularly political culture, as its very roots stem from resistance and resilience. Beginning in the 19th century, it has transformed from a poor laborer’s folk song, to representing the anti- facist resistance in the 40s, to becoming a symbol of strength and courage despite…

  • Grace

    Post by Zara Cummins Story/Memory/Reaction: This traditional Irish song is one that means a lot to me and my family. It is sung at almost every one of our parties, and was one of my late grandfather’s favorites. It tells the story of Joseph Mary Plunkett, an Irish revolutionary who had the chance to marry…

  • Cultural Song + Reaction

    I love this song called “Amar Shonar Bangla”