Wanwun
The Wanwun: Folk Music as Social Commentary in Contemporary Kashmir
By: RASHID AHMAD RATHER – This study examines a Kashmiri folk song tradition called Wanwun. Wanwun are songs sung by women, usually during joyful occasions such as weddings. However, these songs are not just for entertainment. We analyzed modern Wanwun songs to uncover their hidden meanings. We found that people use these songs to express…