Derek Bell has been played on NTS in shows including NTS Guide to…, featured first on 17 March 2021. Songs played include Carolan's Farewell To Music.

Derek Bell (October 21, 1935 - October 17, 2002) was an Irish musician (known primarily as harpist) and a long-time member of the traditional Irish band, The Chieftains. Apart from his work within the band, he also released several solo albums, which include music of Turlough O'Carolan. A tribute album to Derek Bell was released by The Chieftains in 2005.