Here are some messages about songs.

• Who likes the same kind of music as you? Whose taste is very different from yours?
• Choose one person to exchange music collections with. Why did you choose that person?

Here are some songs I like in English and why I like them:

"You are the Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder -- The words to this song are so pretty! It makes me feel really happy to sing along to this song.

"Master Blaster" by Stevie Wonder -- This is a great song to dance to. I also play it when I want to prepare my mind for doing something difficult (like studying!).

"Guess I'll See You Next Lifetime" by Erykah Badu -- This song talks about what happens when you have to give up someone you love. It's sad, but poetic.

"Zion" by Lauryn Hill -- Well, I don't understand the lyrics very well. But the music is beautiful. I could listen to this song forever.

Sachiko, Japan

Here are some songs I really like:

"I've Never Been in Love Before" by Chet Baker: He's not a great singer, but his voice is very sincere, and this song has simple, meaningful lyrics.

"They Can't Take that Away from Me" by Billie Holliday: Billie's voice is amazing and the lyrics to this song are inspirational.

"My Baby Just Cares for Me" by Nina Simone: This song has a great beat and it always puts me in a good mood.

"I Got it Bad (and that Ain't Good)" by Ella Fitzgerald: I love to swing dance, so I really like all of Ella's early songs. This one is my favorite, though, because the lyrics are really good.

"Romaria" by Elis Regina: I don't understand the words to this song because they are in Portuguese, but this song has the most beautiful music in the world.

Johan, Belgium