This volume is dedicated to the encounter with people from other cultures. Almost daily we are confronted with news about terror and violence, less often we read about reconciliation. But often music can build a bridge. For example, an annual workshop takes place in Andalusia in which Israeli and Palestinian musicians participate, rehearse pieces and then go on tour.
Western music is also assumed to be familiar and is also used in music therapy. But the music of other distant countries is almost unknown. Various contributions introduce music and music therapy in Korea, Japan or the Orient. In this way, they open the view for other cultures and enable a deeper understanding of their music therapy approaches and experiences.