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The Thistle & Shamrock: Harpers

Published September 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM EDT

Hear innovation on an ancient instrument. Harpers William Jackson, Wendy Stewart, Maire Brennan, Grainne Hambly, Savourna Stevenson and Alan Stivell are all featured in an episode of The Thistle & Shamrock dedicated to small harps.

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