Arpa Llanera: Traditional Harp Music of Venezuela
The arpa llanera, "harp of the plains," is the charm that draws a harper for harmony to Venezuela. On this page are links to videos and further documentation. Use the video links for best audio-visual reproduction. Use the link on the name of the musician or venue for more narrative documentation.
Omar Moreno Gil plays Linda Barinas.
Lorenzo Perez, improvisation in central park, El Baul, Estado Cojedes, Venezuela
At Caney del Arpa, a rustic nightclub in Guanare, harpist "Longo" performs Seis por Derecho with typical accompaniment of cuatro and maracas (video courtesy John Kovac):
Fernando Guerrero, a classical harpist in Caracas, interested in crossover between Venezuelan traditional and classical, performs a version of the Seis Por Derecho , slowed down for the benefit of folks wanting to learn it (video courtesy John Kovac):
March, 2007. Jesus Garcia, age 17 at the time, performs El Merecure, a tune that he learned as a beginner in his first year.