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LAGU RAKYAT

1399B, Gong Penaga, Pasir Panjang,21100 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

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Introduction and history

Lagu Rakyat is a genre of traditional and contemporary folk songs music. The 20th century saw the rise of lagu rakyat in Terengganu, Malaysia, especially so in her capital city Kuala Terengganu. These traditional songs are the people symbol, oral traditions through poetry and rhymes, narrating stories and life, turning back the hands of time at times. Among the definitions of traditional folk songs are music, which:

• spreads orally,

• has no known composers,

• is played by traditional instruments,

• is about cultural or national identity,

• changes between generations,

• associates with people, folklore, or

• is performed due to tradition and custom over a long duration.

These definitions differentiate it from the commercial or classical music. Popular Lagu Rakyat Terengganu are:

- Dendang Nasihat

- Tikor Seludang;

- Chak Chilik

- Embun Soksek

- Kolek Berkolek

- Itik Gembo Gembo

- Manis Berladung

- Wa Timang Landok

- Anok Udang

- Zapin Darul Iman

- Joget Teganu Kite

- Joget Guane Gamok Orang Kiter

- Ngambak Ikan

- Peel Orang Ganu

- Sapa Situ Seme

- Musim Booh

- Dunia Lening

- Si Burung Murai; etc.

In the past, lagu rakyat Terengganu were sung with the beats of drums, tambourines, or rhythmic hand claps as background. And for generations, their educate the young about culture and values.

In the old days, the folk-songs singers were called penglipur lara. They brought merriment and fun, drawing the community together in happy moments at weddings and important celebrations.

Functions and Roles

At present, lagu rakyat Terengganu are often played on radio and television. RTM Terengganu was appointed coordinator and supervisor of folk songs and dances for the Salam Pantai Timur program in 2002 and 2003. Each programme will air the folk and heritage songs. The rise of lagu rakyat Terengganu also fills the demand for artistic performance events and singing competitions.

Equipment/ Ingredients

CDs of collection of popular folk songs

- cassettes

- records

- books

Figures and Achievements

The early composers of lagu rakyat are Tuan Haji Mazlan Embong, Abd. Aziz Sulaiman, Mohd Dzariff Ismail, Md. Zamani Taha, Ramli Muda and Jantan Ahmad. They produced and wrote the lyrics of Lagu Rakyat Terengganu prolifically.

While its popular singer and lyricist to this day is Haji Ramli bin Ibrahim. Beginning his work in 1973 with Radio Malaysia Terengganu FM, (Orkes RTM Kawasan Timur) RTM Terengganu, his many songs in Terengganu dialect have become the buzz of the crowd and were used as theme songs of the culture and tourism programs in Terengganu. A prolific folk song practitioner and singer, he has written almost 90% of Terengganu’s popular folk songs lyrics. Most of his songs were recorded by SUKTRA.