Scottish Harp & Guitar – Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy

Two of Scotland’s most lauded traditional musicians, Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy bring their passion for Scottish music to New Zealand for the first time!

Take the oldest Scottish instrument, the clarsach (harp), and the newest addition to the traditional music arsenal, the guitar, and throw them in the musical blender of Scotland’s biggest city Glasgow and out comes Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy!

Two superb instrumentalists with a shared passion for traditional tunes, Rachel and Ron perform as if sharing one mind… Combining the history of the harp and the culture of Scotland, the duo charms audiences wherever they go.

Having racked up performances throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America Ron and Rachel are setting out on a NZ tour following the recent release of their 5th album to great critical acclaim. Audiences can expect everything from crisp strathspeys and heartfelt airs, to virtuosic reels and driving jigs in this exciting synthesis of the modern and traditional music.