THE HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF GAMAT MUSIC AS A PROTOTYPE OF BANDAR ART IN THE WEST SUMATERA COASTAL AREA (PESISIR)
Abstract: At the end of the
19th century and the beginning of 20th century, the city of Padang has been
dubbed the metropolis of the island of Sumatera. This is because the population
of the Europeans who live there is relatively higher than other cities in
Sumatera. An influence of this condition appears to be the phenomenon of
Western-style music which was introduced to the indigenous peoples (Bandar
natives). The appropriation of this musical style from various cultures such as
of Portuguese (European), Malay and Minangkabau eventually became known as
Gamat. Nowadays, the well-known Gamat is part of the identity of the culture,
especially for Minangkabau in the West Sumatera coastal area.
Author: Martarosa
Journal Code: jpantropologigg160011
