Derwent Harps Blog

Our harp maker reading his copy of the folk harp journal next to two of his discovery 16 harps made in Wales

The Ultimate Guide to the Welsh Harp: Tradition...

For centuries, the harp has been the heartbeat of Wales. Known as the Telyn, its ethereal strings have echoed through the halls of medieval kings and the valleys of modern-day...

The Ultimate Guide to the Welsh Harp: Tradition...

For centuries, the harp has been the heartbeat of Wales. Known as the Telyn, its ethereal strings have echoed through the halls of medieval kings and the valleys of modern-day...

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Looking For a New Hobby? Here Are 5 Things You ...

Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the ethereal, shimmering sound of a harp and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Perhaps you’ve dismissed the idea as a far-fetched...

Looking For a New Hobby? Here Are 5 Things You ...

Have you ever found yourself mesmerized by the ethereal, shimmering sound of a harp and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Perhaps you’ve dismissed the idea as a far-fetched...

Harping Down a Hill: My Musical Wicker Basket R...

If you had told me a few years ago that I would be hurtling down a steep, winding mountain road in a giant wicker basket while serenading the local residents...

Harping Down a Hill: My Musical Wicker Basket R...

If you had told me a few years ago that I would be hurtling down a steep, winding mountain road in a giant wicker basket while serenading the local residents...

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Harps, Fiddles, and the High Seas: Our 2027 Bri...

Have you ever found yourself staring out at the horizon, dreaming of a fairy tale escape where the music of the waves meets the ethereal ring of a harp? Well,...

Harps, Fiddles, and the High Seas: Our 2027 Bri...

Have you ever found yourself staring out at the horizon, dreaming of a fairy tale escape where the music of the waves meets the ethereal ring of a harp? Well,...

Harps, History, and Hidden Treasures: This Week...

The wait is almost over! This Saturday, May 16, 2026, the village of Llanrhystud will transform into the ultimate destination for music lovers, history buffs, and aspiring musicians alike. We...

Harps, History, and Hidden Treasures: This Week...

The wait is almost over! This Saturday, May 16, 2026, the village of Llanrhystud will transform into the ultimate destination for music lovers, history buffs, and aspiring musicians alike. We...

Singing at Sea: My Masterclass on the Queen Vic...

There is something inherently magical about being in the middle of the ocean. As I sit here in my cabin on the magnificent Queen Victoria, part of the legendary Cunard...

Singing at Sea: My Masterclass on the Queen Vic...

There is something inherently magical about being in the middle of the ocean. As I sit here in my cabin on the magnificent Queen Victoria, part of the legendary Cunard...