Resound Handpan House

Ayurprana Listening Room and Resound Handpan House invite you to feel a vibration beyond borders as this international collective of handpan artists comes together in a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. As the evening unfolds, each featured musician will be featured in pieces showcasing both their own unique style and the collaborative magic that happens when artists create together.

Resound is a collaboration between North American and International artists Dan Mulqueen, Michael Akortia, Josh Rivera, Sofia Dias, and Adam Maalouf. This concert is part of a weekend-long handpan retreat in Black Mountain, North Carolina. To learn more about joining and learning from these masterful artists, please visit: https://www.viewcy.com/o/resoundhandpanhouse

About the artists:

Dan Mulqueen - Dan's playing style is both beautifully melodic and intensely percussive. While keeping the handpan as the centerpiece of his compositions, his stylistic approach invites the listener to experience elements of multiple genres of music. www.danmulqueen.com

Sofia Dias: Miami-based hand percussionist and composer Sofia Dias has a captivating groove that’s going to get you moving. Her strong Brazilian influences are felt in the way she approaches the hardpan. www.sofiadiasmusic.com

Michael Akortia: Coming from a family of musicians, this certified jam hunter has been drumming since the age of 6. Through years of practice and music study, Michael has cultivated a unique style that has earned him the nickname “groove master” in Japan. www.michaelakortia.com

Josh Rivera: From playing drums at the age of 5 to playing in a prog rock band for years, learning tabla and darbuka, handpan and frame drum, the musically percussive instruments have since always played a major role in Josh’s Life. Founder of Veritas Sound Sculpture, Josh builds the finest instruments played by top players around the world. www.riverasteeltuning.com

Adam Maalouf: The creator of Resound, Maalouf dreams to push the limits of handpan ensemble artistry. His Lebanese-American heritage provides a unique vantage point in compositions weaving handpan, world percussion, and cello in the studio and live on stage. Maalouf forms an East-West blend that bridges his influences in music from around the world. www.adammaalouf.com

Tickets are $35 Advance Online. $40 Day of Show • All Ages Welcome