Coffee Break: International Music Day
by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala
October 01, 2025

The first day of October is also International Music Day! The holiday was established in 1975 by the International Music Council to show how music highlights our similarities and brings people together.
Many of our favorite songs come from bands and artists with roots around the world. Let’s create a playlist of our favorite global hits.
So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from international bands or artists would you like to hear?
Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.
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Songs Played
Altin Gun- Yuce Dag Basinda
Kraftwerk- Computer World
Mdou Moctar- Funeral for Justice
Fontaines D.C.- Starburster
Les Amazones d'Afrique- Kuma Fo (What They Say)
CSS- Off The Hook
Manu Chao- Me Gustas Tu
