The Preservation of Kuriding Music in South Kalimantan

Abstract

Abstract—The art of kuriding music is very apprehensive, seeing the reality of the players from year to year has been decreasing in the quantity and quality. There are only a few people can play and they are 50 years old and even older. The disinterest of the young generation to the presence of traditional music with the presence of communication and entertainment technology has made it easier for people to choose various types of entertainment according to what they like or interest. The purpose of this study was to analyze the preservation of kuriding music. This study used a qualitative approach, it means that all the data obtained was described in the form of words with the ethnomusicology science as the prime study by seeing from the physical aspect (music body), social aspect, and culture. Data collection techniques used were: interview, observation, and documentation. The condition of kuriding music until 2018 has been a significant development in the Banjar community of South Kalimantan. The development which is known right now has been improved, including in the preservation relating to the retaining (originality), developing (function, instrument and presenting form), and disseminating (governmant event, social media ; Instagram, YouTube etc.) The arts education institutions, artists, government, local communities, and young generation party have an important role in maintaining the music as a cultural asset that is owned while keeping its sustainability.