Alannah Thornburgh & Gemma Doherty

Harp Sessions at the The Sugar Club features the most exciting, cool harpers – some with friends – who are pushing the boundaries of Irish harping.features the most exciting, cool harpers – some with friends – who are pushing the boundaries of Irish harping.

Alannah Thornburgh is an award-winning harper and composer. Her music explores her family’s musical heritage, reimagining ancient airs and tunes from the Irish harping and American folk & jazz traditions.

Gemma Doherty is a composer, harper and singer from Derry City, she combines contemporary with experimental Irish folk/traditional, centering around the harp with electronics and effects.

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