There in a harp beat.

The article focuses on the careers and artistic developments of two contemporary musicians: trumpeter Poppy Daniels and harpist Maria Christina Harper (MC). Poppy Daniels, an in-demand session musician, has balanced touring and recording with leading her own jazz project, blending post-bop, funk, and fusion, while emphasizing collaboration and openness in the jazz community. Maria Christina Harper, trained classically but drawn to improvisation and diverse genres, uses analogue and digital effects to expand the harp's sonic possibilities, leading the Harper Trio in creating atmospheric post-jazz compositions influenced by her multicultural background and surroundings in Hastings. Both artists exemplify a commitment to innovation and personal expression within their respective instruments and musical scenes.