Transformation of Local Wisdom Values in the Song "Damar Asih Caruban Nagari"
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62710/0etdcv45Keywords:
local wisdom, cultural transformation, Damar Asih Caruban Nagari, Cirebon, ethnomusicologyAbstract
This study examines the transformation of local wisdom values embodied in the song Damar Asih Caruban Nagari, also known as the Gunung Jati song, as a representation of the cultural and spiritual heritage of the Caruban Nagari (Cirebon) community. The study aims to explore the meanings embedded in the song and to analyze how its local wisdom values have been transmitted and implemented within the socio-cultural life of the Cirebon community. Employing a qualitative research approach, data were collected through interviews and document analysis and subsequently analyzed using an interpretive framework. The findings reveal that Damar Asih Caruban Nagari embodies four interconnected dimensions of local wisdom: cultural, moral, religious, and social values. The song contains ethical guidance and authentic Islamic teachings inherited from ancestors and Islamic saints (Wali) of Caruban Nagari, reflecting a harmonious integration of Islamic principles with indigenous cultural traditions. These values continue to function as moral and spiritual guidance for the community while reinforcing collective cultural identity. Consequently, Damar Asih Caruban Nagari represents not only a musical composition but also an enduring symbol of Cirebon's cultural and spiritual heritage, demonstrating the dynamic transformation and continuity of local wisdom across generations.
Downloads
References
Aririguzoh, S. (2022). Communication competencies, culture and SDGs: Effective processes to cross-cultural communication. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 9(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-022-01109-4
Aryanto, A. (2021). Bentuk, fungsi, dan makna Kidung Rumekso Ing Wengi: Kajian hermeneutik. Kawruh: Journal of Language Education, Literature and Local Culture, 3(1), 42–48. https://doi.org/10.32585/kawruh.v3i1.1511
Atja. (1986). Carita Purwaka Caruban Nagari. Proyek Pengembangan Permuseuman Jawa Barat.
Bass, B. M., & Avolio, B. J. (1994). Improving organizational effectiveness through transformational leadership. Sage Publications.
Cahyadi, D., Ayatullah, & Zastrow, N. El. (2025). Makna kidung menurut ulama ahli hikmah. Pusaka: Publikasi Ilmu Al-Qur'an dan Hadis, 10(2), 128–134. https://doi.org/10.47313/ppl.v10i2.4014
Durkheim, É. (1995). The elementary forms of religious life (K. E. Fields, Trans.). Free Press. (Original work published 1912)
EliMarfuah-T4v. (2013). Kidung Damar (Arum-Arum) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/pOE7eDFq0rw
Firmanto, A. (2015). Historiografi Islam Cirebon (Kajian manuskrip sejarah Islam Cirebon).
Geertz, C. (1960). The religion of Java. The University of Chicago Press.
Geertz, C. (1973). The interpretation of cultures. Basic Books.
González-Herrera, A. I., Díaz-Herrera, A. B., Hernández-Dionis, P., & Pérez-Jorge, D. (2023). Educational and accessible museums and cultural spaces. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 10(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-023-01563-8
Greenleaf, R. K. (1977). Servant leadership: A journey into the nature of legitimate power and greatness. Paulist Press.
Hamdani, R. R., & Kumalasari, D. (2025). Menyelusuri kearifan lokal: Analisis nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter dalam tradisi pantangan di Kampung Naga. Jazirah: Jurnal Peradaban dan Kebudayaan, 6(1), 100–113. https://doi.org/10.51190/jazirah.v6i01.232
Hidayatullah, R. (2020). Pendidikan musik.
Jumriani, Mutiani, Putra, M. A. H., Syaharuddin, & Abbas, E. W. (2021). The urgency of local wisdom content in social studies learning: Literature review. The Innovation of Social Studies Journal, 2(2), 103–109. https://doi.org/10.20527/iis.v2i2.3076
Juwono, S., Aryanti, D., & Maria, K. (2017). Caruban sebagai asal nama "Cirebon": Eksplorasi spirit arsitektur. Seminar Nasional Arsitektur, 1, 69–76. https://doi.org/10.32315/sem.1.c069
Koentjaraningrat. (2009). Pengantar ilmu antropologi (Rev. ed.). Rineka Cipta.
Lickona, T. (1991). Educating for character: How our schools can teach respect and responsibility. Bantam Books.
Niam, M. F., Rumahlewang, E., Umiyati, H., Dewi, N. P. S., Atiningsih, S., Haryati, T., Magfiroh, I. S., Anggraini, R. I., Mamengko, R. P., Fathin, S., Mola, M. S. R., Syaifudin, A. A., & Wajdi, F. (2024). Metode penelitian kualitatif. Widina. https://repository.penerbitwidina.com/publications/567869/metode-penelitian-kualitatif
Njatrijani, R. (2018). Kearifan lokal dalam perspektif budaya Kota Semarang. Gema Keadilan, 5, 16–31. https://doi.org/10.14710/gk.2018.3580
Nora, P. (1989). Between memory and history: Les lieux de mémoire. Representations, 26, 7–24. https://doi.org/10.2307/2928520
Pahleviannur, M. R., De Grave, A., Saputra, D. N., Mardianto, D., Sinthania, D., Hafrida, L., Bano, V. O., Susanto, E. E., Mahardhani, A. J., Amruddin, Alam, M. D. S., Lisya, M., & Ahyar, D. B. (2022). Metodologi penelitian kualitatif. Pradina Pustaka. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.608190.4
Praditha, D. G. E., & Wibisana, I. M. B. (2024). Hukum kearifan lokal: Tradisi, nilai, dan transformasi dalam konteks kepemilikan warisan budaya. https://doi.org/10.36733/yusthima.v4i1
Rukhmana, T., Darwis, D., Alatas, R., Tarigan, W. J., Mufidah, Z. R., Arifin, M., & Cahyadi, N. (2022). Penelitian kualitatif: Metode penelitian kualitatif. Widina. https://books.google.co.id/books?id=uaZ-EAAAQBAJ
Sahir, S. H. (2022). Metodologi penelitian.
Sartini. (2004). Menggali kearifan lokal Nusantara: Sebuah kajian filsafati. Jurnal Filsafat, 37(2), 111–120. https://doi.org/10.22146/jf.33910
Satatagama, Y. B. (2025). "Kidung Tani": Pencipta film dokumenter performatif berdasarkan eksistensi kidung Imam Subakat pada pertanian berkelanjutan [Skripsi, Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta]. https://digilib.isi.ac.id/21424/
Sibarani, R. (2012). Kearifan lokal: Hakikat, peran, dan metode tradisi lisan. Asosiasi Tradisi Lisan.
Sugiyarto, Biasa, I. M., & Sudiani, N. N. (2022). Kajian internalisasi nilai kekidungan Jawa dalam kalangan pemuda Hindu di Kabupaten Pringsewu, Lampung. Pasupati, 9(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.37428/pasupati.v9i1.274
Taufan, A., Nendissa, J. I., Sinurat, J., Bormasa, M. F., Tita, H. M. Y., Surya, A., Hehanussa, D. J. A., Ratri, W. S., Lewerissa, Y. A., & Nuraeni, A. (2023). Kearifan lokal (Local wisdom). Widina. https://repository.penerbitwidina.com/media/publications/564974-kearifan-lokal-local-wisdom-indonesia-4ca2930e.pdf
Yahya, M., & Handayani, W. R. (2023). Tembang Jawa dalam budaya populer: Analisis isi kidung Jawa modern Sindy Purbawati. Kajian Linguistik dan Sastra. https://doi.org/10.23917/kls.v8i1.20629
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Yud’a Yuha Yahya, Sunarto Sunarto (Author)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
