Sharing space? Sharing culture? Applied experiments in music-making. Across borders

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This collection features a range of articles exploring cross-cultural music-making and collaboration. It begins with an introduction discussing the sharing of space and culture through applied experiments in music across borders. Contributions include insights from various authors on topics such as the W&M MEME Tours in Morocco and Oman, collaboration along the Silk Road, and the intersections of Klezmer and Dabkah in Haifa and Weimar. Other articles highlight initiatives like Världens Band, which focuses on creating and performing music across borders, and participatory action research in post-war Liberia aimed at musical rehumanization. The collection also examines cultural engagement through projects like "Songs of the Saints," a Tamil tradition, and organized cultural encounters in a lullaby choir. Additionally, it features collaborative compositions that bridge the Iranian-Tajik divide. The book includes reviews of significant works in musicology, addressing themes from Central Asian music to the impact of digitization on popular music. Recording reviews provide insights into various music projects, showcasing the diversity of contemporary musical expressions. The contributors bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, enriching the discourse on music's role in cultural exchange and dialogue.