Approaching music therapy in a different country: A literature review on cultural considerations when practising in a developing country

Abstract

Inspired by the author’s experience of a short-term placement in Rwanda while training, this essay aims to address the issue of culture, specifically, the question of how being in a different country and culture affects a Music Therapist’s clinical work, and how they might approach their practice. The essay presents a literature review and then an in-depth look at five pieces of literature and the issues that arise from these. The essay concludes that there is a need for further dialogue as to how to approach this area of practice, and how Music Therapists work within different cultural settings.

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