This study explores the educational values ??and internal and external musical elements contained in Randai art, one of the traditional performing arts typical of Minangkabau. Randai art not only functions as entertainment, but also as a medium for learning social, cultural, and moral values ??for the community. This study uses a literature review approach and the initial step taken is to conduct a comprehensive literature review of educational values ??and internal and external music in Randai art. The results of the study show that educational values ??in Randai include teachings about togetherness, leadership, respect for customs, and social ethics. Meanwhile, internal music in Randai consists of traditional instruments such as saluang, gendang, and talempong which are integrated with dialogue and silat movements. External music plays a role in supporting the dramatic atmosphere and conveying moral messages to the audience.

Gurindam Dua Belas is a monumental work by Raja Ali Haji, one of the greatest writers in Riau. Even though Gurindam Dua Belas was written about two centuries ago, the depth of its meaning, the stunning beauty of its voice and content are still relevant and can be enjoyed. Gurindam 12 contains instructions for worship so that readers remain close to Allah SWT, the duties of kings, the nature of society, the duties of parents towards children and vice versa. Children's obligations to parents, and so on. This article describes human (moral) values ??to preserve the character of a nation in the millennium era.