lesl
lesl
traditional Irish flute
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The Magpie in the Tree
The Magpie in the Tree
slow jig on a Michael Burke whistle. I think it's an early version of Brian O'Lynn.
SoundClick artist lesl presents "The Magpie in the Tree", an outstanding release in the Traditional Irish genre. Featuring flute and whistle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The Irish influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to traditional irish fans. "The Magpie in the Tree" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Traditional Irish chart. lesl is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing Traditional Irish music directly to fans worldwide. Free MP3 download available for this track on SoundClick.
hornpipes: Shrove Tuesday - Rambles of Joe Burke
hornpipes: Shrove Tuesday - Rambles of Joe Burke
two of my favourite hornpipes on whistle.
"hornpipes: Shrove Tuesday - Rambles of Joe Burke" by lesl is a Traditional Irish production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by flute and whistle, giving the song its signature feel. Representing the charismatic sound of traditional irish in Irish, this track speaks for itself. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Traditional Irish chart, peaking at #2. SoundClick gives artists like lesl a platform to share original Traditional Irish music with listeners around the world. This song is available as free download.
reels: The stolen reel - Feeding the Birds
reels: The stolen reel - Feeding the Birds
Two reels on whistle given to me by Mike Rafferty.
Independent artist lesl drops "reels: The stolen reel - Feeding the Birds", a Traditional Irish track on SoundClick. Featuring flute and whistle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This is the unmistakable sound of Irish, and it will especially appeal to traditional irish fans. "reels: The stolen reel - Feeding the Birds" has peaked at number 2 on the SoundClick Traditional Irish chart. Find more from lesl on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery. Download this song for free on SoundClick.
Lord Franklin
Lord Franklin
A well-loved seafaring song which we recorded in London long ago at a rehearsal, copied to a partly resurrected cassette. Guitars and vocals by John DeJong and Lesl.
Independent artist lesl drops "Lord Franklin", a Traditional Irish track on SoundClick. Featuring flute and whistle, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The Irish influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to traditional irish fans. "Lord Franklin" has peaked at number 3 on the SoundClick Traditional Irish chart. Find more from lesl on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery. Get this track as a free download.
reels: Moving in Decency / The Pride of Rathmore
reels: Moving in Decency / The Pride of Rathmore
two great traditional East Galway reels - whistle duet Mike Hogan and Lesl with Iris Nevins harp - from IAANJ Live - Lesl Harker - cd
"reels: Moving in Decency / The Pride of Rathmore" is a Traditional Irish track by lesl on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by flute and whistle, giving the song its signature feel. The Irish influence comes through clearly, making this especially appealing to traditional irish fans. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Traditional Irish chart, peaking at #4. Explore the full lesl catalog on SoundClick and discover more Traditional Irish music from independent creators. Get this track as a free download.
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Lesl Harker, Irish flute - Teacher and player of the traditional Irish concert flute, Lesl specializes in teaching the repertoire and fluid old-style music of East County Galway. She serves as an Irish-flute mentor for the PA, SC and NJ State Arts Councils' Apprenticeship programs, and teaches privately.
The "Tunes & Tales of Old East Galway" programs ran from 2011-2023, most with piper Jerry O'Sullivan. Drawn from long apprenticeship to legendary flute player Mike Rafferty, a relationship which lasted to the end of his life, she published two award-winning Rafferty tune books beginning in 2005, with an award for them in 2009 from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, the international Irish music association.
Contact Lesl at https://iflute.weebly.com/ for more information and lessons.
What equipment do you use?
Lesl plays a Patrick Olwell and a John Gallagher flute, and whistles by John Sindt and Michael Burke.
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