Camac Blog

Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists: An Open-Source Primer by Şirin Pancaroğlu

March 3, 2026
Harpist Şirin Pancaroğlu’s work with the Turkish Harp Project is recognised worldwide, including performing on authentic instruments, leading workshops globally, and publishing and composing highly acclaimed original music influenced by Turkish musical idioms.  With her latest educational resource, “Flavours of Turkish Music for Harpists,” Şirin draws on her extensive experience exploring Turkish harp music to inspire harpists from any background and introduce them to Turkish melodies and rhythms in a clear, accessible manner. This collection of carefully collected and notated melodies adopts an approach that respects both the harp’s natural qualities and Turkish musical traditions.Read more…

Leather Look

November 18, 2019

All our high-end pedal harps are now delivered with leather pedal wraps. We have spent some time developing this, in a quest to meet the most exacting requirements for quiet pedals, while retaining the better durability of leather over felt. Read more…

5th International Harp Competition in Slovenia: results!

November 7, 2019

The Harpist Association of Slovenia has now organised no fewer than five international competitions in Velenje. We have been proud sponsors since the second edition, working with association president (and Camac Slovenian distributor) Dalibor Bernatović.  Read more…

Camac Festival: Toulouse 2019

November 4, 2019

Full houses for a weekend full of exceptional music: the 2019 Camac Festival enjoys runaway success in Toulouse. Read more…