LITERARY ART
*Music*
And for someone who wants to understand the Filipino culture, then a look at the folk songs of the country should be in order. The folk songs and the music in generally reflect the everyday life of the common folks in the country, rather than the day-to-day activities. If the old folk songs are to be analyzed, the lyrics of the folk songs tell stories and these are the stories of the common folks in the provinces, their simple lives and how they go about with their everyday lives. And just like with the many folk songs of many Asian countries, the lyrics and the topics of these folk songs are linked to nature. The popularity of the
Philippine music and its folksongs is only a testament to how great the Filipino musicians are. When understanding the music and partly the lyrics of these folksongs, then a look at the vocal music and the vocal style should be in order. The vocal part is an important part in the study of the folk songs of the country.
*Novels*
