Brid harper biography of michael

Doors 2pm
All ages, U14s to be accompanied by an adult
Full bar available
Unreserved seating
Tickets at www.belfasttradfest.com
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Featuring Dermot Byrne, Steve Cooney, Sylvain Barou, Rita Gallagher, Rafferty Family, Past & Present Fiddle Students & MC - Lynette Fay

We’re delighted to bring together some of the best musicians from the world of traditional music to celebrate Bríd Harper who has long been regarded as one of Ireland’s leading traditional fiddle players.

Recognised for her precise, articulate and highly ornamented style, her contemporary interpretation of the Donegal tradition is considered one of the most unique and creative voices in the genre.

Originally from Castlefinn, Co Donegal but based in County Tyrone, she started learning the fiddle at 9 years of age and won all the underage competitions at All Ireland level.

In 1988 she was the recipient of Senior All Ireland, Fiddler of Dooney and Oireachtas na Gaei