“People often associate the harp with Celtic or Western European classical music, but it’s one of the world’s oldest instruments, and its presence spans the globe… I hope this playlist offers a glimpse into the wide-reaching beauty and versatility of the harp—from Cameroon to Scotland to the United States, its voice is as varied as it is powerful.”
Brandee Younger, harpist, composer, and bandleader known for blending spiritual jazz, classical training, and the soulfulness of R&B and hip-hop, curates this People’s Picks playlist exploring the harp’s many voices. Recently, she brought her dazzling artistry to Meklit’s new single “Tizita” on Smithsonian Folkways.
Smithsonian Folkways
“People often associate the harp with Celtic or Western European classical music, but it’s one of the world’s oldest instruments, and its presence spans the globe… I hope this playlist offers a glimpse into the wide-reaching beauty and versatility of the harp—from Cameroon to Scotland to the United States, its voice is as varied as it is powerful.”
Brandee Younger, harpist, composer, and bandleader known for blending spiritual jazz, classical training, and the soulfulness of R&B and hip-hop, curates this People’s Picks playlist exploring the harp’s many voices. Recently, she brought her dazzling artistry to Meklit’s new single “Tizita” on Smithsonian Folkways.
Take a sonic journey and read more from Younger: folkways.si.edu/peoples-picks-brandee-younger
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