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Musical Traditions: A Sound So Melting : The Harp

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13/03/2003

A Sound So Melting : The Harp

Musical Traditions

BBC Four - Musical Traditions, A Sound So Melting : The Harp

The story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument. 

The story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument and its close connection with the north of Ireland.  The programme also hears from contemporary players. 

In ancient Ireland harpers were feared because it was believed they had special powers. This programme tells the story of Ireland's oldest and most famous instrument, considers its close connection with the north of Ireland, and hears from contemporary players. 

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A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

A documentary series looking at the musical traditions of Northern Ireland.

For queries about this programme, please contact the Ulster-Scots Producer, Laura Spence at laura.spence@bbc.co.uk

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