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Tag: John Wright

The album cover for Promenade by John Wright features two photographs of the artist playing the jew's harp (also called guimbarde). The top left corner displays his name and instrument in elegant serif font, while the title Promenade appears prominently in bold white lettering at the bottom, all set against a solid light blue background.
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John Wright and the Art of the Jaw Harp

Angel Romero July 6, 2025 No Comments guimbardaguimbardejaw harpjew’s harpJohn Wrightworld music

John Wright – Promenade (Guimbarde-Jews Harp) (Buda Musique, 2025) John Wright (1939–2013) was a pioneering English musician who elevated the jaw harp (also known as…

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