Uncover the profound synergy between faith and sonic expression with this definitive guide to religion and popular music. This handbook offers an accessible entry into a complex field, presenting thirty-one commissioned essays by leading international scholars. It meticulously examines the intersection of religious studies, cultural studies, and musicology, exploring key genres from heavy metal to hip hop, and vital traditions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. An indispensable academic resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts in India seeking to understand the spiritual dimensions of contemporary popular culture.