Introduction: Defining “reconciliation” alone can be a tedious task. It has been defined as “a set of lived practices – a culture, a cultural project, a radical shift in the psyche of a nation, and a figment of the imagination of the “lunar left” (Rigney & Hemming, 2011). » The main idea to keep in mind while reading this article is the gaps between the indigenous and Western worlds and how they conceptualize music. When considering music as a tool for reconciliation, it can be defined under any of the headings noted above. The way in which traditional and popular music is discussed in this article can be identified as “a set of lived practices – a culture (Rigney & Hemming, 2011)”. Therefore, contemporary music (for the indigenous cause) is best described as a cultural project and an attempt at radical change in the psyche of a nation. Finally, the idea of ​​integrating indigenous music into the curriculum and into the pedagogy of teachers will appear to most as “a product of the imagination of the lunar left (Rigney and Hemming, 2011). » By discussing these topics, we hope to clarify why these definitions have been accepted in each musical field. Western Music Ideology Versus Traditional Indigenous Music Western music is considered a piece of individual property, performed to entertain and appeal to the emotions of the listener (Mills, 1996). With this working definition of Western music in mind, it is no wonder that Westerners fail to see and ridicule the “power” of indigenous music (Mills, 1996). In this sense, consider Western music as a “mass-produced, commodified and standardized product, involving a minimum of creativity” (Connell & Gibson 2003...... middle of article....... 2011 . AUST2612 Reconciliation and Indigenous Knowledge: Course Manual, Flinders University of South Australia, South Australia. Rose, A. 1995. “A place for Indigenous music in formal music education” in International Journal of Music Education, vol 26. : 39.Top40-Charts.com 2011. Top40 -Charts.com – Songs and videos from the top 49 music charts from 30 countries in America Accessed November 1, 2011 on YouTube 2009. Apologies (It's Time) with Will.i. am Australia. Accessed November 1, 2011 on YouTube 2011. – We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris Australia. Accessed November 1, 2011 on YouTube 2011. Snoop Dogg – 'Sweat' Snoop Dogg vs David Guetta (Remix – YouTube. Australia. Accessed November 1, 2011 on YouTube 2011. November 1, 2011 < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnEXrbAQyIo>