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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

$495 and up

Harpist

Travels up to 500 miles

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Metallica, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more...Played on the Celtic Harp by Anne Roos

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Studio Performance by Harpist Anne Roos

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House Concert Performance--Celtic Music

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Live Elevator Music!--Celtic Harpist Performs Christmas Music in an Elevator

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At the 57th Annual GRAMMY® Awards

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Anne Roos with her carbon fiber harp

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Anne performing at a summer wedding, photo courtesy of http://www.coreyfoxphotography.com

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Laughing at Recording Academy Honors Cocktail Party

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Wedding Photo at the Edgewood Country Club, Lake Tahoe

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Wedding Portrait at Lake Tahoe

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Mendocino Art Center Concert

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Harpist Anne Roos (by HallCreations.com)

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East West Bookshop Performance

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Harpist Anne Roos at Gatsby-Themed Wedding (photo by HallCreations.com)

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Rocking Out at the Hard Rock Café

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Christmas Performance

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Performance in Renaissance Costume

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Harpist Anne Roos Teaching at a School Assembly

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Anne Roos playing at a Garden Reception (photo credit: Gina Munda)

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Performance at the Boathouse Theatre in South Lake Tahoe, California

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Overview

Anne Roos is the harpist on the 2015 GRAMMY® Award Winning Album New Age Album. Her recorded music airs internationally and is described as "beautiful music" by United Airline Inflight Music Service. Anne Roos is considered at the top of her field as a Celtic Harpist. She is a many-faceted performer who excels at playing a wide variety of music styles. Choose the type of music you'd like Anne to play, and she'll deliver with the professionalism that you expect, in person, and anywhere in the world via livestreaming video!

Reviews

74 reviews

Analisa H.

May 6, 2025

Perfect gala ambiance!

My team at Eddy House and I absolutely thrilled to have Anne Roos play harp at our annual But First, Dessert fundraising event to raise funds for homeless and at-risk youth! Her music was nothing short of magical—elegant, enchanting, and the perfect complement to the evening’s ambiance. Anne's talent and professionalism shone through from start to finish, and her beautiful harp melodies created an atmosphere that our guests are still raving about. She was a joy to work with and truly elevated the experience for everyone in attendance. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!

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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

Thank you so much, Analisa, for your glowing review!I am thrilled to hear that your fundraiser was a success--The Eddy House is such a wonderful local cause and deserves the community's support. I hope you'll be inviting me back to perform at next year's Gala.

Alexandra P.

June 17, 2024

Verified review

10/10 would highly recommend Anne!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Anne Roos play the harp at our wedding, and she was simply incredible. From our very first interaction, Anne was super nice, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. She took the time to understand our vision for the wedding and tailored her performance to perfectly match the romantic mood we wanted to create.

On the day of the wedding, Anne truly went above and beyond. Her beautiful harp music elevated our ceremony, making everything feel so magical. We received so many compliments from our guests, who were all captivated by her performance.

Anne helped make our special day unforgettable, and we can't thank her enough. If we ever host another event, we would book her again without hesitation. It was a 10/10 experience, and we can't stop recommending her to everyone we know. We absolutely love Anne Roos and her amazing talent!

Hired as: Harpist

Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

Thank you so much, Alex, for the fantastic review!!! I loved playing for you and Eric! I'm so glad that my harp music helped to make your day unforgettable. And thank you for recommending me to your friends and family. Please stay in touch--I've loved getting to know you. Congratulations again!

Natalie C.

April 8, 2022

Professional, kind and Amazing Musician

Highly Recommended! It has been an absolute pleasure working with Anne for our virtual events. She is most professional in all communication and an amazing musician and talent. Our members loved both her Irish Harp Music event as well as her Harp Music Variety Show. Her selections are spot on and we loved hearing a little background about the songs too. We look forward to more events with Anne in the future.

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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

Thank you so much, Natalie, for your wonderful review! I loved playing for your kind members, and I look forward to playing more live-streaming events for you in the future.

Elisa B.

November 4, 2025

Beautiful and Talented!

Anne (Celtic Harp Music) was an amazing addition to our wedding day! Anne was incredibly detailed and responsive in her communication. She took the time to understand our musical preferences and made thoughtful recommendations that perfectly complimented the vibe we were going for. One the day of, Anne’s harp playing was absolutely beautiful - it created such a lovely, elegant atmosphere that all of our guests commented on. She is absolutely fabulous and was the perfect addition to our big day. We are so grateful for her talent and highly recommend her to any couple looking for beautiful live music for their wedding.

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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

Hi Elisa! Thank you so very much for your glowing review! I loved getting to know you and Dacoda and playing for your gorgeous fall wedding. I hope you keep in touch and send photo and video memories. Congratulations again and all my best wishes!

Peter M.

August 18, 2025

The Perfect Touch for a Special Event

Anne is an amazing harpist! Her music was absolutely mesmerizing and made our graduation celebration feel so elegant and memorable. She was professional, warm, and added such a special touch to the day. Highly recommend her for any event.

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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

Thank you so very much for your kind review, Peter. It was my pleasure to perform for your graduation ceremony and an honor to play for your classmates, family, and faculty of Oak Brook Law School. Congratulations!

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Booking information

Price range: $495 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes

Insurance: $1,000,000 - Covered by State Farm Insurance. Proof of insurance can be provided.

What to expect

Elegant music played confidently by Anne Roos, a Celtic Harpist with over 30 years of experience performing at a wide assortment of events. Choose the type of music you'd like Anne to play, and she'll deliver with the professionalism that you expect.

About

This award winning harpist always loved music, even from a young age. Her dad took her to concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, where she would lay her head in his lap and listen to the L.A. Philharmonic play while watching planes skirt across the sky.

Anne grew to love English and Celtic music as a child and young teen at Southern California Renaissance Fairs, when she relished the opportunities to sing in madrigal groups, eventually joining stage performers.

She started playing the Celtic Harp quite by accident. While employed at an incredibly stressful job, Anne serendipitously met harpist Sylvia Woods inside a booth filled with little harps at a Winter Solstice Festival. Intrigued, she began taking private instructions from her as a creative outlet. Then came music theory courses at UCLA and eventually teaching music for the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Her collaborations with other performing artists worldwide took Anne to the Grammys® in 2015, as the harpist on the award-winning Best New Age Album, "Winds of Samsara". She continues to drop in to record on studio sessions.

For thirty years and counting, Anne continues to enjoy playing at all manner of event--as a soloist at resort hotels, convention centers, cruise ships, concert venues, highland games, Celtic and Renaissance fairs, casino clubs, wineries, meditation retreats--you name it. She is an invited performer for several dignitaries, including the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Ireland.

Her ability to play a wide variety of music, ranging from traditional Celtic, Early, Renaissance and classical music, to modern popular music from the movies, Broadway, Classic rock ranging from the Beatles to Guns 'n' Roses to Metallica, along with top hits from Taylor Swift to Ed Sheeran makes her a popular and much sought after musician for a wide variety of events. By request, Anne even added music from gaming soundtracks and Bollywood movies to her repertoire!

Anne is not only comfy performing in front of a live audience--She's also happy playing on camera and behind a microphone. She continues to appear on a number of television programs and radio shows with her Celtic Harp. She used her extensive knowledge of music as a Classical, Jazz, and World music announcer for National Public Radio.

Considered a wedding music authority, Anne wrote the handbook, "The Bride's Guide to Musicians: Live Wedding Music Made Easy and Affordable", published by Hal Leonard books. She also published a how-to manual for musicians who are interested in performing for nuptial occasions--"The Musician's Guide to Brides".

Anne Roos is an active member of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, better known as the Recording Academy. She served on their Board of Governors, Anne is proud to be involved with this organization, which works to positively impact the lives of musicians, industry members and our society at large.

Additional booking notes

When Anne performs solo, amplification will be provided if needed. To assure that all your guests can comfortably hear her beautiful harp, Anne can use a microphone and small amplifier. The normally acoustic harp is amplified so that the natural sound of the instrument is not altered. Her sound system is battery powered, so an electrical outlet is not necessary. For large audiences and concert performances, Anne can provide her own PA system (electricity will be required).

Services offered

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Upcoming booked events

January 2027

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Saturday

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

July 2027

16

Friday

Friday

Sacred Sounds Concert

4:30pm - 7:30pm

July 2026

01

Wednesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

24

Friday

Casino Performance

All-day event

31

Friday

05

Saturday

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

06

Sunday

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

11

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Incline Village, NV

19

Saturday

Wedding

3:00pm - 6:00pm

25

Friday

Casino Performance

All-day event

October 2026

03

Saturday

Wedding

12:30pm - 3:30pm

June 2026

06

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Carmichael, CA

13

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Reno, NV

12

Friday

Customer Appreciation Event

4:30pm - 7:30pm

01

Monday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

November 2025

27

Thursday

Thanksgiving Dinner Music

2:00pm - 7:00pm

02

Sunday

Wedding

2:00pm - 6:00pm

01

Saturday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

October 2025

24

Friday

Casino Performance

All-day event

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Oakhurst, CA

01

Wednesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

September 2025

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:30pm

26

Saturday

Wedding

1:00pm - 4:30pm

03

Thursday

Wedding Mass

9:00am - 12:00pm

01

Tuesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

June 2025

27

Friday

Casino Performance

All-day event

21

Saturday

Grand Opening

5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Minden, NV

08

Sunday

Teaching Harp Workshop

12:30pm - 2:00pm

06

Friday

Funeral Mass

9:30am - 12:30pm

05

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Sacramento, CA

01

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

May 2025

23

Friday

50th Anniversary Picnic

5:00pm - 7:30pm

17

Saturday

Online Workshop

9:00am - 11:00am

16

Friday

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner

4:30pm - 7:30pm

13

Tuesday

Catholic Mass Memorial Service

9:00am - 12:00pm

11

Sunday

Mother's Day Dinner Music

4:00pm - 8:00pm

03

Saturday

Corporate Gala

3:00pm - 6:30pm

01

Thursday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

April 2025

12

Saturday

Wedding

9:30am - 12:30pm

11

Friday

Wedding

2:30pm - 6:00pm

06

Sunday

Online Harpist Workshop

12:30pm - 3:30pm

01

Tuesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

March 2025

28

Friday

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

August 2024

25

Sunday

Birthday Party Cocktail Hour

4:00pm - 6:00pm

22

Thursday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:30pm

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Elk Grove, CA

17

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

15

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

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San Ramon, CA

14

Friday

Wedding

4:00pm - 6:30pm

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 12:30pm

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Incline Village, NV

02

Sunday

Wedding

3:00pm - 7:00pm

01

Saturday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

May 2024

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Folsom, CA

17

Friday

Wedding

11:30am - 2:30pm

12

Sunday

Mother's Day Brunch

9:00am - 1:00pm

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

1:30pm - 5:30pm

01

Wednesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

April 2024

19

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Friant, CA

07

Sunday

Wedding

10:00am - 1:00pm

01

Monday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

March 2024

17

Sunday

Sounds of the Irish Concert

12:00pm - 3:00pm

16

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

20

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Sacramento, CA

15

Sunday

Wedding

3:00pm - 6:00pm

14

Saturday

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

13

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Reception

2:00pm - 5:30pm

06

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Reception

3:00pm - 6:00pm

01

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

September 2023

7:00pm - 8:00pm

25

Friday

Wedding

4:00pm - 6:30pm

20

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

19

Saturday

Wedding

3:30pm - 6:30pm

05

Saturday

Baby Shower

11:30am - 2:30pm

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Reno, NV

01

Tuesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

July 2023

29

Saturday

Wedding and Reception

2:30pm - 5:30pm

23

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

11

Tuesday

Wedding

8:30am - 11:30am

01

Saturday

Thursday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

May 2023

21

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

20

Saturday

Wedding

2:30pm - 5:30pm

14

Sunday

Mother's Day Brunch

10:00am - 2:00pm

12

Friday

Wedding

4:00pm - 7:00pm

07

Sunday

Birthday Party

2:30pm - 4:00pm

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Vacaville, CA

01

Monday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

April 2023

29

Saturday

Wedding

4:00pm - 7:00pm

23

Sunday

Personal Occasion

11:30am - 1:30pm

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Stockton, CA

19

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 8:30pm

16

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

15

Saturday

Celebration of Life

9:00am - 12:30pm

01

Saturday

Virtual Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

March 2023

26

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

24

Friday

Wedding and Reception

2:00pm - 6:00pm

17

Friday

Virtual Mini-Concert

7:00pm - 8:00pm

01

Wednesday

29

Sunday

Virtual Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

27

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

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Placerville, CA

25

Wednesday

Virtual Mini-Concert

7:00pm - 7:30pm

21

Saturday

Corporate Brunch

9:30am - 12:30pm

01

Sunday

Wednesday

Corporate Event

5:00pm - 7:30pm

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Reno, NV

03

Saturday

Holiday Gala Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

01

Thursday

Virtual Harp Mini-Concert

11:00pm - 11:30pm

November 2022

26

Saturday

Holiday Concert

2:00pm - 4:00pm

20

Sunday

Virtual Harp Mini-Concert

4:00pm - 4:30pm

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 4:00pm

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Sparks, NV

Set list

Anne's repertoire is incredibly diverse. You'll find her complete list of music at her website. A typical set can range from one hour, to several hours (with breaks at each hour).

You get to choose the direction of music that Anne performs in her set: Irish/Celtic/Renaissance music, New Age Music, Modern Pop music, Holiday or Religious music, and more! She plays the music that will surprise and tickle your guests--modern rock by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Beyonce, to name a few, and even tracks from video games and Bollywood movies. Or pick a theme for your event, like Bridgerton, Meadow Core, and Vintage Film stylings, Anne will fit it in her look and her music. Call Anne, and she'll design a concert that suits your event.

Anne can also perform in duets or ensembles. Anne's ensemble set list will vary depending upon the number and type of additional instruments requested (possible instrument availability includes: fiddle, guitar, viola, bodhran, flute/pennywhistle/recorder, bagpipes, vocalists, rock bands, and jazz bands).

Influences and inspiration

I am influenced by performers from many different genres, from pop to classical to rock to Celtic music. I've learned my licks and tricks from a vast array of instrumentalists :-)

Setup requirements

Harps do not stay in tune in adverse weather conditions--Please provide shade from direct sunlight, heat for chilly weather, and protection from precipitation.

Anne and her harp need an area that measures at least 5 feet by 5 feet.

Testimonials

“Anne Roos is an amazing harpist and this CD showcases her talents beautifully. A small musical group joins her on this effort, which highlights songs about woodland creatures such as fairies, nymphs and trolls. A 31 page hardcover book comes with the CD and it talks about various folk history and legends--a nice touch to a well thought out musical effort. The group provides a lovely sound. CDs that are put forth only showcasing harp music can be nice, but it is equally wonderful to have some additional accompaniment; and it expands the amount of people that it will appeal to as well. Roos' harp music is effortless. Gliding and sliding over notes, she shows her skill time and again, but this isn't "gaudy" music. It's simple, pretty fare. At 18 tracks, there are quite a few songs to enjoy here, each offering its own mood and feel. The gentleness of the harp is underscored in some pieces, the yearning almost palpable. If you love the instrument, you have to listen to this and see what can be done with the various arrangements. If you aren't a huge fan of the harp, there are still plenty of tracks here that you can enjoy.”

– Catherine L. Tully

Lahri Bond reviews Anne Roos’ CD, A Light in the Forest in the June/July 2008 issue: "Here is a nifty little idea; combine a CD of Celtic harp music, thematically connected by songs about forest and faerie lore, with a CD-sized hardcover book of background information and stories associated with each song. In the hands of a lesser player than Anne Roos, this could have easily been an exercise in prancing around the pixie dust, but Roos’ research, design sensibility, and, most of all, her masterful playing makes this project a delight. Joined by woodwinds, harmonium, percussion, viola, guitars, and fiddle, Roos takes center stage with her sweeping and articulate harp playing on 18 tunes. What brings this CD up a level from just another pretty harp album is Roos’ sharp and clean harp playing. She also has a fine ear for melody and timing. The booklet is richly illustrated with paintings from such artists as Frank Goodwin and William Holbrook Beard and a host of Victorian postcard illustrations. Overall, this is an exceptional marriage of music, words, and visuals that both adults and children would enjoy very much.”

– Dirty Linen Magazine

Hot Review of Anne Roos' CD Mermaids & Mariners In the August/September 2005 issue of Dirty Linen Magazine, Susan Hartman reviews Mermaids & Mariners, the latest album release by Anne Roos: "Lovely" and "enchanting" are two words that come to mind in describing this CD. First, the packaging: in hardcover-booklet form, fronted by marbled paper surrounding a cutout through which shows a tinted illustration from a German fairy-tale book. Extensive notes include an essay on the nature of the "call of the sea," the history of each tune, and a biography of each musician. A perfect piece for gift shops...but how does the music stand up? Quite well, in fact. Anne Roos is an accomplished Celtic harpist, and she is joined by equally accomplished friends to form an ensemble that makes music at the crossroads of Celtic and "ancient music."

– Dirty Linen Magazine

Anne Roos' Music Heard Round the World! Flying in May or June of 2005? A track from Anne Roos' CD Mermaids & Mariners will be featured on the Rhythms of the World Channel on United Airlines and Air Force One airplanes. This music can be accessed with on board headsets. An official with the company says, "It's beautiful music and absolutely stunning packaging." Mermaids & Mariners is actually a 24-page book containing an instrumental CD, featuring Anne Roos on the Celtic harp, with guitar, fiddle, and viola. This recording celebrates the lure of the sea through ballads, laments, and sea shanties.

– United Airlines

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