Intercultural Communication of "Tanduk Majang" Song for the Madurese People

Abstract

This study examines the intercultural communication of the Madurese people through the song "Tanduk Majang." The song reflects the characteristics of a popular tribe in Indonesia, the Madura tribe. The data were taken from the well-known folk song entitled "Tanduk Majang." The data are in the form of words, phrases, and sentences. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach proposed by Hubberman, Mail, and Saldana. The results of this study show that the song communicates the characteristics of the Madurese people. They are represented as friendly people, resourceful, and able to overcome every challenge they face. They are also energetic, happy, incredibly resilient and optimistic. It is concluded that the song can become a medium of communication, representing certain identifications to be shared with others. This study implies that folk songs may function as a resourceful medium to maintain cohesive relations among tribes in a country like Indonesia.