The Harana and Kundiman is a lyrical song made popular in the Philippines in the early 19th century. - Composed in the Western diom, kundiman is characterized by a minor key at the beginning and shifts to a major key in the second half.
Its lyrics depict a romantic love, usually portraying the pitiful pleadings of a lover willing to sacrifice everything on behalf of this beloved. The Harana and Kundiman are popular lyrical songs dating back to the Spanish period and are customarily used in courtship rituals.