Carnatic music,is a form of Indian classical music with origins
in Southern India. Lyrics in Carnatic music are largely devotional; most
of the songs are addressed to the Hindu deities. Many songs emphasize
love and other social issues or rest on the concept of sublimation of
human emotions for union with the divine. Why is it called Carnatic
music? In ancient texts, the southern region of the Vindhyas is often
referred to as Karnatakam. Possibly, this is where the music of South
India gets its name from. The word 'Carnatic' can be interpreted as
having its roots in the Sanskrit word 'Karneshuathathi', which is
pleasing to the ear.