Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers

The harmonica is a portable, inexpensive and versatile introduction to music-making. It also has an honoured place in the repertoire of every kind of professional music, from country to classical. The author explores the history of the instrument and the styles, techniques and unique sounds of individual players, including the great soloist Larry Adler, bluesman Little Walter Jacobs, folk-music star Sonny Terry, the soulful Stevie Wonder, and many others.