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Tony McAuley explains how and why the harp is making it back into mainstream traditional music.

A short profile of respected accordion player Joe Burke.

Instrument maker Wilby Wilson demonstrates how he makes a fife.

A brief overview of harpist and composer Turlough O'Carolan.

Lambeg Drummer Richard Sterrit explains why the drum is called the Lambeg.

Explanation of drumming to a fife.

Eddie Wright describes the two types of shell commonly found on the Lambeg drum.

Exploring the distinctive culture of Northern Ireland鈥檚 Lambeg drummers.

Richard Sterrit explains what a Lambeg drum should sound like when it's drumming correctly.

The common heritage of the Lambeg drum is explored by Gary Hastings and Wilby Wilson.

Piper Finbar Furey performs a reel called Ask My Father.

Eddie Wright describes the skill of putting up a Lambeg drum.

Irish set dancers dance to The Claddagh Ring performed by uilleann piper, Finbar Furey.

Uilleann Piper Finbar Furey explains to Roy Castle the difference between the Irish and Scottish pipes.

Gary Hastings and Frank Orr argue that the sound of the Lambeg is more than just a noise.

A street session at the 1987 festival of Irish traditional music in County Tyrone.

Flute players and makers describe the importance of the right setting for a good session.

Flute players talk about the main areas of flute playing in the north of Ireland.

Street session featuring the flute, concertina, fiddle and bouzouki at the 1987 festival of Irish traditional music in County Tyrone.

Street session featuring musicians playing fiddle, flute, concertina and bouzouki.

Flute players talk about the unique experience of playing in an irish traditional music session.

Set dancing at the 1987 festival of Irish traditional music in County Tyrone.

An accordion musician plays a solo at the 1987 festival of Irish traditional music in County Tyrone.

Flute players describe the challenges of playing the flute and the discipline required to master the instrument.