But after he began writing country-influenced songs on the instrument, its old-fashioned sound became the basis for his folk-pop outfit, Typefighter. “I’d been a bass player for so long, and having ...

For many, the autoharp is remembered as the slightly geeky, easy-to-play instrument from grade-school music class, or as the accompaniment for folk and country singers in the late 1950s and '60s. It's ...

Jemma Watton's all set for the festivities. Even the most talented autoharp player doesn't usually get much attention.The instrument itself seems unwilling to assert its identity - built to stand on ...