What We Say and What We Do: Decolonizing at the Shallow End of the Pool

Abstract

We were invited to write about decolonization in music education for an issue on intersectionality and to do so in a way that demonstrates dialogic practice in action. What follows are excerpts from a conversation on decolonizing practices and our insights of being asked to speak on the subject. We both embrace the practice of dialoguing as a means for us to develop ideas not only to deal with issues of justice or practices of decolonization but also to celebrate and share parts of our lives and experiences with one another. Our collaboration began in order to do this work, but it is sustained by our ongoing relationship and friendship.