A Harper's Trade - Music and story with Nick Hennessey

There was a time when to harp meant to speak, when harpers travelled the length and breadth of the country telling stories and singing songs.

As they travelled, the stories and the songs they carried with them were shaped by the places they went, by the roads they took and by the wind that blew them.Over the last 18 years Nick been developing a vibrant and exciting style of performance harpers of old would recognize.

Drawing deeply from the wellspring of traditional sources, this performance of song and story re-interprets the material for a modern 21st century, with powerful and evocative language and an innovative style of harp playing.Nick is an internationally acclaimed storyteller, playwright, folk singer, songwriter and musician.

He has told stories for more than 20 years, performing at venues such as the South Bank Centre and Royal Albert Hall.

He is particularly drawn to North European cultural traditions and has been awarded high honours in Finland for his work on their National Epic, Kalevala.

He has broadcast documentaries for BBC Radio 4 and his musical work has featured on BBC Radio 3s Late Junction.This event is part of The Exeter Story Fix