A new collaboration between two young traditional musicians, Chord are fast making a name for themselves as a dynamic and innovative duo. Their unusual combination of harp with uilleann pipes, flute and whistles makes for a head-turning alliance. Their music is foot-tapping and infectious, with a force and life to it. Together they take a refreshingly modern approach to the two archetypal instruments of Ireland, the harp and the uilleann pipes, developing their own sound that is fun, lively and expressive. By adding new rhythms, harmonies and arrangements to traditional tunes (as well as composing some of their own!) they aim to foster a living tradition, music that is breathing and changing but also in touch with its roots. Luasca have already won prizes for their duo act (e.g. The Herschel Irish Young Musician of the Year competition in May 2002) and together they create a performance that is tight and polished, full of energy and drive and a total enthusiasm for their music.