Traditional approaches

The early Gaelic harp is used by traditional musicians, drawing their influences more from the living traditions of folk music and less from the historical sources. Click on an artist's name for pricing and purchasing details of their recordings

Paul Dooley, 'Rip the Calico' and 'The Harpers Fancy'
Fast paced Irish dance tunes

Chad McAnally,
'Of Bards and Beggars' Solid Gaelic harp performance with traditional influence

Peter Berry,
'Durdabhla' Spoken word storytelling with harp accompaniment

Violaine Mayor, from Brittany
'Bretaigne est Poésie' Sung poetry with harp accompaniment

Jacqueline Lynaugh, 'Tales from the ends of the earth and beyant'
Storytelling with harp accompaniment

Cynthia Cathcart, 'Alchemy of a Rose'
Scottish tunes, airs and dances

Bonnie Shaljean, 'Farewell to Lough Neaghe'
British and Irish tunes

Rebecca Hood, 'Over Nine Waves'
Songs and tunes with a watery theme