Meet the recording
A UNESCO introduction to Irish harp music and its continuing practice. Listen for the clarity of individual plucked strings and the relationship between melodic line and accompaniment across performers and settings.
What might you notice?
Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.
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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube
Source access, licensing and verification details
Public source-hosted film or recording with musical performance; may include documentary narration. Streaming rights remain with the provider. Free public access indicated by source, but region-specific playback not independently tested.
Source credit: UNESCO official video, Irish harping, 2019