The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Playlist

by Alexander McCall Smith

21 tracks
balanced
Jun 16, 2026

This playlist mirrors the spirit and setting of "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" with a blend of instrumental tracks that evoke the vast landscapes of Botswana and the introspective moments of the protagonist, Precious Ramotswe, alongside vocal songs that reflect the cultural richness, character depth, and subtle mysteries in the story. The mix includes a diversity of styles from world fusion to subtle jazz and indie folk, capturing both the warmth and complexity of the novel's themes.

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Track List

21 songs
1

Untitled #3 - Samskeyti

Sigur Rós · ( )

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2

Your Hand in Mine

Explosions In The Sky · The Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place

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3

Cascade - Live Version

Tycho · Hours

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4

Song for Ellis

Aldo Romano · Mélodies en noir & blanc

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5

Wasteland

Luminez · Wasteland

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Gnossienne No. 3

Erik Satie · "Nocturne" - Calm & Relaxation

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Time Marked Its Irregular Pulse In Her Eyes - HAAi's Existential Song For Alpha Vocal Rework

Daniel Avery · Song For Alpha (B-sides & Remixes)

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8

SHERlocked

David Arnold · Sherlock - Series 2 (Soundtrack from the TV Series)

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lovers’ carvings

Bibio · Ambivalence Avenue

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10

Nevergreen

Emancipator · Safe in the Steep Cliffs

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11

Mystery of Love

Sufjan Stevens · Mystery of Love

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12

Africa

TOTO · World's Best Dad

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13

Ordinary World

Duran Duran · Nineties

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14

Redemption Song

Reggae Allstars · Three Little Birds: Tribute to Bob Marley & The Wailers

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15

Go to Sleep

The Cat and Owl · Lullaby Versions of Radiohead

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Midnight City

EDANII · Infinite Memories (1)

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17

Sweet Disposition (Undercatt Remix) [Mixed]

The Temper Trap · Alpine Grooves 12 (Kristallhütte) [DJ Mix]

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18

Something Good

Jill Seifers · New York Jazz Vocals (Alternative Expanded Edition)

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19

Under African Skies

Paul Simon · Romance Of The Cello

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20

Breathe Me

Sia · In Your Feels

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21

Let’s Get Wasted

Luminary Flux · Dream Department

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