MUSC 78 Popular and Raga-Based Songs of South Asia

Songs have long been a tool used by humans to capture the essence of certain life’s experiences. They therefore have aided in forming a belief system within a community, passing along to future generations insights of a system of beliefs and codes of conduct. Course involves studying and learning to sing a select group of songs that have been a staple of the people of South Asia along with trying to understand the context and the sentiments behind their creation and cultural popularity.