PUULUUP | Masterclass | Porta 20

An educational masterclass - a part of project SoundBound in collaboration with Jazeps Medins Riga Secondary school of music, where both - music students and professionals, as well as any world music admirer - can benefit from it, whether it's just an informational knowledge or an explanation and demonstration of a specific tradition from the heritage of the musician holding the masterclass.

Topics for this particular masterclass were described as following:
"Talharpa is a bowed lyre, popular in Northern Europe since the early middle ages and was played on Western Estonian islands until the beginning of 20th century. Marko and Ramo will give an overview of the instrument's history and playing technique and introduce you to some traditional talharpa songs as well as modern variations".
Riga, 23.10.2020.