Rasa is the name used by multiple musical projects, but most widely recognized is the American world/ambient ensemble led by singer and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist David Parsons (also known for New Age and ambient work) and other collaborative configurations; another notable Rasa is an American New Age/world fusion duo formed by Doug and Gary, known for devotional and meditative music. Generally associated with New Age, world, ambient, and devotional styles, projects using the name draw on Indian classical and devotional influences, chant, gentle acoustic instrumentation and ambient textures. Recordings attributed to Rasa have typically emphasized contemplative, spiritually oriented compositions intended for meditation or relaxation, and emerged in the late 20th century during the broader rise of New Age and world-music crossovers.