For the same reason music is played today. Entertainment, expression, celebration, revelry, ceremonies, etc.
weddings, birthdays, christenings, celebration ceremonies :) <- hope this helps :D
why yes, yes it can
Walter Hawkins has: Played Himself - Performer in "The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards" in 1981. Played himself in "Gospel" in 1983. Played himself in "Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration" in 1988. Played himself in "Celebration of Gospel" in 2003. Played himself in "21st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards" in 2006. Played himself in "Unsung" in 2008. Played Guest- Himself in "The Award Goes To: A Look Back at the Legends" in 2010.
Bandari music originated in the south of Persia (now Iran). The name is from the Persian word meaning port. It is usually played at celebration in south Iran but may also be played in places that have a sizeable Iranian population.
Music is used as a way to show celebration, mourning, and love. In Scotland, bag pipes are played at a funeral to show mourning.
Tramaine Hawkins has: Played herself in "Soul Train" in 1971. Played Herself - Performer in "The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards" in 1981. Played herself in "A Celebration of Life: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr." in 1984. Played Herself - Presenter in "The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards" in 1987. Played herself in "Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." in 1988. Played herself in "Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration" in 1988. Played Herself - Presenter in "The 5th Annual Soul Train Music Awards" in 1991. Played herself in "The 35th Annual Grammy Awards" in 1993. Played herself in "Celebration of Gospel" in 2003. Played herself in "The Walter Hawkins Tribute Concert" in 2010. Played herself in "Restored Me" in 2014.
Katherine Elizabeth McLean has: Played Pub Customer in "The Bill" in 1984. Played Resident in "Never Never" in 2000. Played Albion Crowd in "The Spirit of Albion" in 2012. Played Marshall in "London 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony: Enlightenment" in 2012. Played London Commuter in "Skyfall" in 2012. Played Marshall in "London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music" in 2012. Played Marshall in "London 2012 Paralympic Closing Ceremony: The Book of Fire" in 2012.
The cast of The Great American Music Celebration - 1976 includes: Dionne Warwick as herself
The music the deceased used to like. If the people you are mourning liked reggae, salsa, jazz or classic, you would be playing such kind of music before the altar for day of the dead.
Lilith Fair A Celebration of Women in Music - 1997 TV was released on: USA: 1997
Burton W. Peretti has written: 'Jazz in American culture' -- subject(s): History, History and criticism, Jazz, Music, Popular culture, Social aspects, Social aspects of Music, Music and society