This song reminds me somehow to the way people of Minangkabau treat their culture.
2. “Jaso Mandeh” by Nuskan Syarif
This songs tells that “mandeh” or mother in raising her children is never repayable.
3. “Tanti batanti” by Ria
When I stay in the United States for two years, pursuing my master’s degree, I enjoy this music so much. There is “western” music style in this song, too.
MINANG DANCES
1. “Pasembahan Dance” from West Sumatra, Indonesia
This dance is always performed when there is guest in honor coming to Minang
2. “Tari Piriang” from Minangkabau
This dance is played by using plates in the hand
3. “Tari Rantak” from Minangkabau
This dance is played by Minangkabau youth as an expression of happiness
Note:
There are actually many songs and dances of Minangkabau but you might know more if you visit the place.
It is usually played in Taman Budaya kota Padang, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia.
Syayid Sandi Sukandi studied English Language and Literature at Andalas University in 2003. When he studied in the university, he successfully obtained Best Student Award from Rector of Andalas University in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, he finished his studies with very satisfactory results. Since 2008 up to now, he had been working as an English teaching staff at College of Teacher Training and Education of West Sumatera in Indonesia. After working there for two years, he continued his education to a Master’s degree in the United States of America by accomplishing a prestigious international scholarship: Fulbright. He went to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he studied English with the emphasis on Teaching of Writing (Rhetoric and Composition). For his Master’s degree, he graduated with Magna Cum Laude (3.75). In 2013, he came home to Indonesia and recently, he serves as one of the teaching staffs in the college. His personal blog is Sparkling Silent Silhouette and he can be contacted at e-mails: syayid@gmail.com or said_sandi@hotmail.com
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