The Ultimate Best of Hundred Cultural Reads
Issue #100
Happy Tuesday,
And welcome to the 100th edition of the Cultural Reads newsletter!! 🎉🎉
Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just joined, I’m grateful you're reading.
To celebrate, I’m sharing some of the best gems from past issues—and I could use your help too.
💯 Tell Me What You Loved!
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🎤 Best Filipino Singers Ever
What’s the #1 karaoke country in the world? The Philippines—by far.
It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s best vocalists come from there, crushing everything from Disney ballads to rap and rock.
Here are the best Filipino singers to prove it.
🌿 Books About Plants (Global)
I love nature and stories of daring ethnobotanists who vanish into the depths of the Amazon, living with Indigenous peoples to uncover ancient plant wisdom.
If you want to see the jungle through an explorer’s eyes, lose yourself in a novel set in nature, or simply love gardening—these books about plants are for you.
🎙️ Learn Any Language Through Music
Music is the best language teacher you’re not using yet.
I recently connected with Desta Haile—a teacher, musician, and intercultural trainer who’s also a passionate polyglot.
She founded Languages Through Music, a platform that helps you learn 30+ languages in a fun, culturally rich way—using playlists, resources, and musical immersion.
Dive into entire the LTM masterclass with 10% off using CULTURALREADS. Also, if you are interested in becoming an intercultural trainer, don't miss this insightful workshop next week- the same discount applies.
🌍 Global Favorite Illustrations
📀 100 Best Songs
Over the past few years, I’ve shared a lot of music from around the world—at least one track per newsletter.
Here’s a playlist with the best of them. Just press play and vibe.
🍿 Best Movie Websites
Need a documentary? → Here are 240+ options
Not sure what to watch? → Check out Movie of the Night
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📚 Readers’ Favorites
🎧 Great Music Tools
Tune into radio stations worldwide—from Algerian rock to Taiwanese jazz
Describe your vibe, and AI builds your perfect playlist
Pick a genre, discover top global artists
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