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The Harp in Wales Jalil al-Qaisi His career was marked byBruce Cardwells latest book is a celebration of the harp in Wales, an instrument as symbolically key to a Welsh identity as the flag itself. Cardwell provides a history of the harp in Wales: how it grew to prominence, its evolving role in Welsh culture and symbolism, and the booming harp business today. He also explores the craft of harpmaking, including the variety of construction, materials, designs and aesthetics, issues of playability and tone,