Ireland is known for many things but one thing that keeps fascinating people all around the world is its culture and its traditional music that pervades any representation we have of the country. As an early music musician in Ireland, it is inevitable to be confronted to the many instrumental and performance traditions that have existed for centuries, from the jig to the fiddle and the harp.Interview with: Siobhán Armstrong, harpist.Da miche manum: give me your handCumha caoine an Albanaigh: lamentation for the baron of Loughmoe by John Scott (c.1570–1650)A féachain gléis: an ancient Irish harp prelude by Dennis O’Hampsey (1695-1807)Calen o custure me by William Byrd (1539/40–1623)Mr Cormake allman by Cormacke MacDermott ((before 1575–1618)From The Irish Consort dir. Siobhán Armstrong, Music, Ireland and the Sixteenth Century. London, Destino Classics, 2018.Division set on Lady of the Desart by Cornelius Lyons (c.1680–c.1750) as played by Dennis O’Hampsey to Edward Bunting, Siobhán Armstrong, PhD recording.Seabhac na hÉirne: the hawk of the river Erne by Turlough Carolan (1670–1738)Bríd Ní Mhaoilchiaráin, voice,Siobhán Armstrong, early Irish harpFrom Siobhán Armstrong, Cláirseach Na hÉireann: The Harp of Ireland. Vol. MCD0401. Carlow, Maya Recordings, 2004Production/ REMA-Agathe Créac’h- Flora CroceWith Jasmina ČrnčičTargeting a professional audience of performers, promoters or anyone involved in the Early Music Field, the Early Music Podcast is dedicated to what’s happening in the sector in Europe.