Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist known for innovatively transforming traditional music. She specializes in the triple harp and incorporates found sounds, archival materials,…
Cerys Hafana, Welsh Triple Harp Trailblazer
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Harpist Tasha Smith Godinez Introduces ‘Passion Flower’ Featuring Viola and Percussion
“Passion Flower” is the first single from San Diego harpist Tasha Smith Godinez’s upcoming album, A New Day. This piece features Godinez on a 47-string…
Adama Yalomba, A champion of the Rare N’Dan Harp
Adama Yalomba – Tanou (Remote Records, 2024) Adama Yalomba’s transformative journey with the ancient Malian n’dan, a six-string harp with roots in the pluriarc, marks…
The Rare Malian n’dan
The Malian n’dan is a remarkable descendant of one of the world’s oldest string instruments. Classified by organologists as a pluriarc , denoting ‘many bows,’…
Scottish Artist Ailie Robertson Unveils Cradle Song
Harp player Ailie Robertson has a new single out titled “Cradle Song.” This piece is a version of J.S Skinner’s beautiful lullaby, Cradle Song. Ailie…
From Venezuelan Llanera Music to American Bluegrass: ‘Nuevo South Train’ Explores Musical Crossroads
Larry & Joe – Nuevo South Train (self-release, 2023) “Nuevo South Train” is an alluring collaboration between Venezuelan musician Larry Bellorín and American banjo player…
Splendid Classical & Gaelic Harp by The Willow Trio
The Willow Trio – The Swan of Salen (2023) “The Swan of Salen” is the truly exquisite debut album that presents the remarkable Scottish act…
Paige Su to Perform at 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan
Paige Su is set to perform at the 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan on October 15, 2022, Saturday, 7:00PM – 7:30PM (GMT+8) Taiwanese artist…
A Creative Meeting of Hearts, Minds and Fingers
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita – Echo (bendigedig, 2022) “Echo” is the mesmerizing third album by a remarkable world music duo, harpist Catrin Finch (Wales)…
Exquisite Harp Rooted in Celtic Traditions
Ellen Gibling – The Bend in the Light (Ellen Gibling, 2021) The Bend in the Light is a solo harp album from Canadian composer, arranger,…