The Sound of Heritage: Noel Anderson and Ireland’s Last Handmade Harps
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Music Harp Tradition Ireland Culture
"It's never too late to start a new hobby," says 89-year-old Irish harp maker Noel Anderson, one of only a few making the intricate instrument, a national symbol of Ireland. A retired wood and metalwork teacher, Anderson only took up the niche craft seven years ago, making his first harp at age 82. "It doesn't matter what age I am, really; I ...










