Exams are upon us and the spring semester is winding down.
If you are looking for a study break or just some good vibes, take a look at all the Parsons Playlists curated by our student employees this term — there’s bound to be something that will appeal.
Clicking on the links below will take you to each playlist post.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Nikoloz (class of 2026) and features a selection of house music tunes.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Laeticia (class of 2026) and features some Afrobeats and Amapiano tracks for your summer enjoyment!
Sounds Like Summer 2.0: Afrobeats & Amapiano
Spring is here, and honestly, my mind is already somewhere warm. I’m thinking picture-perfect weather, good vibes, and even better company. This time of year always has me reminiscing on my favorite summers, the kind filled with just the right mix of heat, laughter, and music that makes every moment feel like a movie scene. That music, for me, has always been Afrobeats and Amapiano.
If you haven’t been fully introduced to the world of African music yet, let me be the one to do it. Afrobeats and Amapiano have taken over dance floors, rooftops, and radio stations across the globe, and they deserve just as much shine here on campus. These genres are cultural, joyful, and layered with history, movement, and feeling. There is a richness to this music that goes beyond the beat, and once it gets into you, it doesn’t leave.
We’re deep in one of the most demanding stretches of the semester, and what better way to push through than with music that refuses to let the energy drop? I have put together the ultimate Afrobeats and Amapiano playlist filled with songs that carry that warm-weather feeling no matter what the forecast says. Think of this as your early introduction to the soundtrack of your summer. Every track on this list is one you will hear at a function, and you will want to know every word when that moment hits.
So consider this your invitation into the world of Afrobeats and Amapiano, and thank me later!
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Alexandra (Alex) (class of 2026) and features some songs that she deems to be “late night classics.”
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Laeticia (class of 2026) and features some modern jazz tunes.
New Voices, Old Soul: A Modern Jazz Playlist
Jazz has always been about pushing boundaries while honoring what came before. It is a genre that never died. It just changed addresses. This playlist is proof that the genre is very much alive in the hands of a new generation of artists who grew up on everything from hip hop to classical music and brought all of it into the jazz tradition. From intimate vocal performances to genre-bending fusion, these tracks represent the new sound of jazz, one that feels both familiar and completely fresh. Let this be your introduction to the voices shaping jazz right now.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student manager Eliana (class of 2026) and features some oldies that she enjoys.
Timeless Oldies
I know the title will hurt some readers, but that is what these songs are to me! These are some of the songs that I grew up listening to with my parents. Whenever I go on a family road trip and I am in charge of aux, I will throw on these songs for everyone’s enjoyment. There’s no specific genre to this playlist, just some older songs that I happen to enjoy. I hope you enjoy them too!
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Elina (class of 2029) and features some music for springtime walking.
Spring Walks
This playlist has that effortless main-character vibe, and it is perfect for spring walks around campus or wandering through nature.
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Giuliana (class of 2028) and features some songs for spring.
Spring
This is a playlist that is perfect for spring time and the warm weather that is right around the corner. These songs feel more carefree and capture the sunny days that make you want to spend time outside. I love listening to music that makes me feel excited for the days ahead of me, so hopefully this playlist will do the same for others!
Welcome back to Parsons Playlists! Today’s playlist is curated by Music Library student assistant Mia (class of 2026) and celebrates the impending warmer months.
Warm Evenings
The theme of this playlist is inspired by the warmer months to come where the grass has grown back, and it is over 60° every day. I hope to play this during a barbeque surrounded by all my friends and family.
