Efforts to Preserve of Minangkabau Songs by Dplust Band in Padang

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out and describe the attempts to preserve Minangkabau songs by the Dpllust band in Padang and figure out the privileges experienced by Dplust band after the group was founded. This study is classified into qualitative research. It used phenomenological approach with two types of data sources: primary and secondary. The data retrieved were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion. Technical triangulation was used to validate the data. The results show that in order to preserve Minangkabau sings, the Dplust band combined modern and traditional arts. This is a social action based on rational circumstances classified into instrumental rationality because the group has been able to determine the strategy to achieve a certain goal. Additionally, the group received benefits from both economic aspects and social aspects.