Climbing a Virtual Everest with the Global Voices Community Playlist

• Global Voices contributor Nate Matias completed a three-day, 10,000-meter virtual cycling challenge to raise funds for the organization.
• Community members curated a diverse international playlist to support him during the ride.

Featured Musical Selections

• "Jerusalem" by Fairouz/Ziad Rahbani: An anthem exploring themes of grief, resistance, and liberation, representing the cultural legacy of the SWANA region.
• "Zamilou" by Bu Kolthoum: A track by a Syrian refugee artist that empowers women and critiques disregard for their societal contributions.
• "Ibérica y Latina" by Gaélica: An instrumental Venezuelan world music piece reflecting the cultural fusion of post-WWII migration from Portugal and Spain.
• Caribbean-inspired hits: A collection curated by Candice Stewart, including tracks by Buju Banton, Garnett Silk, and Machel Montano, designed to offer spiritual grounding and motivational "grit."
• "Active" by Asake and Travis Scott: A high-energy Afrobeats track emphasizing confidence, resilience, and presence.

Context

• The cycling event, a "virtual Everest," drew inspiration from Nepal, leading local community members to also compile a supplementary playlist of Nepali-language music.