Reinterpretation of Values in the Folksong Ilir-Ilir by Raden Sahid

Abstract

This article focuses on understanding the meaning and value contained in the text so as to obtain one-unity interpretation in Ilir-ilir tembang. This song was created by Raden Sahid namely Sunan Kalijaga which is one member of the Walisongo da'wah council that spread Islam in Java. The use of tembang as a means to spread Islam is characteristic of some members of Walisongo by incorporating Islamic values so that society is moved to embrace Islam as a religion. To get the meaning and value in this song used method of understanding with empathy and to relive stage. The results of the interpretation of the tembang ilir-ilir texts contain four interrelated values to obtain the happiness of life, namely: awareness, hard work/ effort, self introspection, and self-improvement.