Group Communication of Mudo Laras Karawitan Community in Maintaining Cultural Existence

Komunikasi Kelompok Komunitas Karawitan Mudo Laras dalam Mempertahankan Eksistensi Budaya

Abstract

Group communication is the most important thing in a community, starting from a common interest and followed by a process of interaction between members to achieve a common goal. Mudo Laras Karawitan Community is one of the youth associations in Balerejo Village, Wlingi Sub-district, Blitar Regency that plays a role in preserving and developing traditional culture among the younger generation. Karawitan, as a traditional Javanese musical art that requires close collaboration among community members. This research aims to understand group communication as seen from the interaction between members and the communication network that is built. Using group achievement theory with the application of descriptive qualitative research techniques. Interview, documentation, and observation methods were used in the data collection process. The results showed that group communication occurs face-to-face in which there is an exchange of messages by discussing rules as well as forming a generation to continue existing traditions.