The Global Harp, a transcultural journey : exploring the role as a harp player and collaborator in diverse musical contexts through a transcultural music-making process

Abstract

In this final written work I will reflect upon the influences that have inspired this journey as a harp player and collaborator by being part of multicultural, intercultural and transcultural music-making processes. I will discuss how the development of this collaborative work (on different levels: musically and personally) has shaped my musicianship, led me to explore diverse approaches and ways of playing the pedal, lever and llanera harp as well as cultivated values such as awareness, understanding, respect, social connections and their influence in a transcultural arts practice. I will also share the process, inspiration, challenges and outcomes involved in the construction of my final Glomas Master’s concert “The Global harp, a transcultural journey” which was held as part of Global fest 2017 and which consisted of six duos of harp and: Bansuri flute, kora, keyboard and voices, cello, electronics and cuatro together with guest musicians from Finland, Senegal, Denmark, Colombia and Peru.