last update: 09.12.2024 Some time has passed since the publication of the first part of this summary (https://paniverse.org/panart-vs-hcu-chronological-en/) of events surrounding the legal dispute between […]
This book describes the fascinating history of a musical instrument that many also refer to as a sound sculpture. Developed in a small steelpan workshop […]
As someone who loves the Handpan and also the Hang, organizes one of the biggest international Handpan Events (GRIASDI) since nearly 10 years, is involved […]
Just over a week after the announcement of the judgment in the “HCU v. PANArt” case, in which the Hang was awarded a clear and […]
On July 2, 2024, the Bernese High Court handed down the long-awaited decision in the proceedings of the HCU (actually 25 Handpan dealers and manufacturers […]
A declaration of love to sound – a reminder of the power of the reduced – and an invitation to question preconceived paths and to […]
(upadated: 29.05.2024) As someone who is very interested in the history of the Hang and Handpan, in the history of their origin as well as […]
There were times when the world of the handpan & hang was still in order, say the old-timers. There were very few instruments and they […]
Many people (especially readers of this blog 😉 ) will be able to confirm that Handpans, their sounds and the way they are played can […]
From the first videos from 2006 (that i found) to the big Handpan boom that started around 2017/2018, I have tried to put together a […]
“If you don’t know history, it’s as if you were born yesterday. If you were born yesterday then any one can tell you anything.” The HANDPAN […]
an essential part of the further development of the handpan has to do with finding the ‘steel mixture’ that is used to make the instruments. […]
The two days in court last week in Bern were very exciting. Personally. Finally, (almost) all characters and protagonists of ‘this story’ have got faces, […]
nearly all of this content/listing comes from “PAN LAB Vienna“ (with kind permission published here again) and was translated into english with the help of […]
This year’s eighth edition of the GRIASDI Handpan Gathering was once again a wonderful event. Some even claim that it was the most beautiful edition […]
In the hot Handpan Summer 2023, Handpan Workshops, Retreats and Summer Schools are multiplying like jellyfish in a too warm sea. It feels like that […]
The last valid judgment from summer 2024 confirms that the HANG is a protected creative work, is the intellectual property of PANArt, the inventors, and […]
updated: 15.04.2023 Looking at the history of TANK DRUMS and TONGUE DRUMS (category for both: Idiophones), it is noticeable that this history is a nice […]
I can still remember very well how life felt at the main spots of the 80s hippie trail. Kathmandu, Goa, Kho Samui – we always […]
Handpans have captivated me for years because of their wonderful analog and deep sounds and also because of the feel when playing. Furthermore, they are […]
The Summer is coming to an end (at least here in europe) and tempts us to look back – also to keep the sunny, warm […]
At the end of 2015 the “Handpan Virus” had caught me with full force. Fascinated by this instrument and its sounds, my exciting, inspiring and […]
[list of events is constantly updated – hints are welcome] After 2 years of state of emergency in the event world (and the rest of […]
The year 2021, to put it kindly, has been a mixed bag and we are trudging bravely through the start of the new year 2022. […]
For more than 15 years now, there has been a dispute. It is about recognition, about “who was the first”, who copied. It is about […]
Shortly before Manu’s new tour starts at the beginning of October, he kindly took some time to give an interesting interview for “paniverse.org” in which […]
Language has an amazing influence on thinking: others can manipulate us subtly through words, and our mother tongue even affects how we see the world […]
The topic of PANart vs. HCU has become pretty quiet – at least in public … Publications on the topic are more than rare because […]
This year 2020 is undoubtedly a ‘very special’ one. Thats evident in many areas . COVID has changed the world, and many of the things […]
The last few months have been exceptional. For all of us. But for everyone in their own demanding way.This virus has changed a lot. One […]
Handpans are many things – musical instruments, percussion instruments, sound sculptures, toys, self-awareness tools. Handpans can be wonderful tools to dive deep into the world […]
featured picture: Emma Mumi Grassia – Video: “Winter” (scroll down to see the Video) Even for the most stalwart optimists, it is no longer possible […]
Happy Handpan Day! On the 13th of October 2019, we invite you to celebrate the 1st International Handpan Day and this beautiful instrument that keeps […]
<< The only constant in life is change >> This famous quote by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is confirmed everywhere. Also the Handpan world is […]
“Handpan Market” ? What is it all about? I remember well how organic foods became more and more popular at the end of the 90s. […]
The HUG-FESTIVAL 2019, 4th to 7th July 2019, the very first Hungarian Handpan and World Music Gathering and Festival is highly recommended by PANIVERSE.ORG Early […]
“China is different from different” – if i had to reduce my experience of this china trip to just one sentence, it would be this […]
[pic by Star Handpan, China] Especially in the last few weeks and months many developments, news, new trends and also rumors have become visible in […]
R.I.P Elliot „Ellie“ Mannette (1926-2018) By sharing your love for Steelpans and your knowledge about singing steel and tuning, you have bestowed us with a […]
There are some newly released great Handpan CD’s you should not miss. I would like to recommend three of these and briefly introduce to you: […]
Since i have published some days ago the “rewritten article” about the history of PANTAM’s / HANDPAN’s and also the HANG, some people think, that […]
Some weeks ago, David Charrier published the “MASTER THE HANDPAN” online school. In my opinion a well thought out concept that will give useful help for […]
A big THANK YOU to my friend Ludvig Valenta for making this beautiful video, showing and explaining so much in so very short time. I […]
This movie is a “Video Review” of the GRIASDI 2016 Handpan & World Music Gathering that took place on 29/30/31 July 2016 in Austria, Bäckerberg. […]
The last weekend we have met for the “Peace’n’Pans 2016” here in Austria (Wachau). “We”, this was Handpan Lovers, Players and also a Handpan maker […]
“HANG to BE 2016” took place in Belgium from 5th to 9th of May. We have been really lucky with beautiful weather and temperatures (in […]
Finally the upcomming release of Anushka Shankar‘s CD “Land of Gold” is announced officially. Anushka Shankar was again collaborating with Manu Delago, how even co-composed […]
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