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Tag: Wales

Huw Roberts wedi marw

Huw Roberts wedi marw

Teyrngedau i Huw Roberts, ar-lein ar BBC Cymru Fyw

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Posted on 14th November 20245th December 2025Categories peopleTags Obituary, Wales, WelshLeave a comment on Huw Roberts wedi marw
Abraham Wilkinson

Abraham Wilkinson

Abraham Wilkinson was a traditional Irish harper in the first half of the 19th century. This post is to gather the few references we have to him, so we can start to build a picture of his life.

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Posted on 8th January 20231st January 2026Categories long 19th centuryTags Antrim, Belfast, Irish Harp Society, Long 19th century, Wales10 Comments on Abraham Wilkinson
Left and Right

Left and Right

People have talked for a long time about left and right orientation. Sometimes the question is, why did the old harpers play with their left hand in the treble and their right hand in the bass? And sometimes the question is, what should we do now?

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Posted on 10th June 201715th July 2017Categories researchTags left orientation, pedal harp, tradition, Wales7 Comments on Left and Right
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