Hobbits and Men, Elves and Dwarves, even Goblins and maybe Orcs: all creatures of Middle-earth celebrate by playing music and singing songs. Great deeds and grim misfortunes are remembered in verse, and pleasant or comic stories are told to ease spirits and find comfort.

The SONG Skill is used to recite poems, sing songs, or play instruments suitable to a character’s Culture. It can also be used to learn new works or create original compositions

The One Ring 2e, p.65