In this heartfelt Village episode of Handpan Voices, Phil chats with rising player @louis_handpan Louis Awode about his inspiring musical journey — from buying his first handpan on Amazon to collaborating with Sound-Sculpture and earning praise from seasoned pros.

🎶 Topics covered:

• How a random Instagram scroll reignited Louis’s love for music

• The role of Master the Handpan in his development

• Playing with his father and connecting through rhythm

• Recording tips and overcoming self-doubt

• Muted tone fields and how texture transformed his playing

• Meeting the handpan community in real life — including a magical beach jam in Madeira

Louis reminds us that passion matters more than price, and every player has their own rhythm. This one’s for anyone just starting out — or rediscovering their musical voice

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In this episode of Handpan Voices, Werner Kriebaum shares how one unforgettable concert in Vienna sparked a quiet obsession with the handpan — long before he even knew its name.

From discovering the hung in the early 2000s to reconnecting with the instrument during the pandemic, Werner’s journey spans decades, detours, and deep personal growth. He talks about starting with a Rav Vast, learning through Master the Handpan, and the joy of improvisation, slow meditative playing, and finally finding his place in the handpan community.

This is a story of patience, curiosity, and the quiet joy of making music on your own terms.

n this inspiring episode of Handpan Voices, Phil speaks with James Hunter Crossley — known to many as “Hunter” from the hit 90s TV show Gladiators. From bodybuilding at 12 to becoming a world record–holding strongman, James shares the powerful turning points that led him to the world of sound healing, gong baths, and handpans.We explore: • How a wrist injury ended his strength career but opened the door to music • His first experiences with the RAV Vast and handpan • The birth of The Handpan Gentlemen with Saraphin Zlatev • What busking on the streets of London taught him • Founding the Handpan Academy and teaching sound healing • His plans for future retreats and possibly hosting UK handpan eventsJames’s story is full of passion, drive, and heart — blending physical strength with sonic stillness. Whether you know him from the arena or the sound bath, this is a conversation not to miss.🛎️ Subscribe for more episodes: Handpan Voices on Spotify!