“Handpan Guru” – an Handpan Knowledge App in development and Ready to test
The “Handpan Guru” is a mobile app that features a special chatbot named “Handpan Guru” who draws most of his knowledge from the “Handpan-Timeline.org” Project. […]
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PANGONIA 2026 – a Handpan Event (Germany, near Berlin) that struck a wonderful balance between a gathering atmosphere and festival vibes—a retrospective
The very brief summary of this retrospective would be: “PANGONIA 2026 not only impressed me, but actually touched me deep inside. And that doesn’t happen […]
Decision of the Bern Commercial Court regarding the copyright protection of the “Hang©” by PANArt, dated June 16, 2026
On June 16, 2026, the Bern Commercial Court published its eagerly awaited decision regarding the legal dispute over the “design protection” of the Hang© by […]
HCU v PANArt – a long-running saga (lucrative for the lawyers?) – a further attempt at an analysis and comprehensive summary
About this article :A brief overview of the recent “Stratocaster ruling” in the context of HCU vs. PANArtSummary (as of April 2026) of the HCU […]
The Indian “VIVAAN Handpan & World Music Festival” – a Handpan-Centered Event of the Highest Caliber!
Not only is the Handpan growing as an instrument, but so is the Handpan Community. In every corner of the planet. India is no exception. […]
HANG / HANDPAN – STEELPAN – TASSA: Swiss design and its imitations and further developments, manufactured worldwide – Cultural instruments from Trinidad and Tobago – North Indian origin with ancient Persian roots, gaining a foothold in Trinidad
The historical background of musical instruments, their roots, their development, and their spread are often very exciting stories. They usually involve cultural roots, creativity, innovation, […]
Outstanding and recommended HANDPAN MUSIC releases in 2025
The year 2025 is coming to an end. The Handpan is booming like never before, and accordingly, Handpan Music Releases are also increasing. Not all […]
Does Artificial Intelligence have an impact on the ‘Handpans Universe’?
We have reached a point where we encounter AI (artificial intelligence) on a daily basis, whether we realize it or not. AI is influencing more […]
Is the Handpan really in danger? And who is this HCU anyway?
| updated 20.11.2025 due to PANArt’s public statement | last update 05.12.2025 | read more about: HCU v PANArt – a long-running saga (lucrative for […]
An international group of Handpan Builders and Merchants (HCU) vs. PANArt – a chronological sequence of events – Part 2
last update: 20.11.2025 New, updated (April 2026) summary: https://paniverse.org/hcu-vs-panart-a-profitable-long-running-saga/ Some time has passed since the publication of the first part of this summary (https://paniverse.org/panart-vs-hcu-chronological-en/) of […]
An international group of Handpan Builders and Merchants (HCU) vs. PANArt – a chronological sequence of events since fall 2020 – Part 1
First published August 23, 2023 – Revised November 13, 2025 New, updated (April 2026) summary: https://paniverse.org/hcu-vs-panart-a-profitable-long-running-saga/ nearly all of this content/listing comes from “PAN LAB […]
PANArt publishes the entire judgment for the Hang after the Bernese High Court grants the property right
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 […]
The HANG IS A WORK OF APPLIED ART – the Bern High Court has ruled in favor of PANArt
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 […]
Handpans – Strong sounds for tough times ? A journey into the depths of intimate consciousness
A declaration of love to sound – a reminder of the power of the reduced – and an invitation to question preconceived paths and to […]
History, development and worldwide spread of the Hang/Handpan – an ethnomusicology dissertation by Ahkok Chun-Kwok Wong
(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 […]
HANDPANS – from highly sought-after and hard-to-get unique pieces to a flooded market ?
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 […]
A look at THE FIRST HANDPAN FESTIVALS & GATHERINGS – because not only the Handpans themselves have a history …
Many people (especially readers of this blog 😉 ) will be able to confirm that Handpans, their sounds and the way they are played can […]
The early sounds & videos of HANG & HANDPANS
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 […]
HANDPAN TIMELINE – a crowedsourced Project to make the HISTORY OF HANDPANS transparent
“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 […]
Handpan Sounds – the subtlety of different stainless variants (check a comparison video by MUDRA Handpans)
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. […]
Court hearing in Bern: PANArt – “We have created something that looks like it sounds, and sounds like it looks”
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, […]
GRIASDI 2023 Handpan Gathering & Festival – When bad weather brings the handpan community even closer together….
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 […]
The Handpan Summer 2023 – of course you can deny climate change, but it happens anyway !
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 […]
Want to buy a Handpan, but you are new to the Handpan Circus ? Those hints could help you to find good instrument and a fair deal:
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 […]
Tongue Drums – a modern musical instrument and an interesting open source story
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 […]
Handpans – a ‘magic thing’ conquers the world. Or just the market after all ?
I can still remember very well how life felt at the main spots of the 80s hippie trail. Kathmandu, Goa, Kho Samui – we always […]
Digital Handpan Sounds ? Digital Handpans ? Is it worth to deal with it ?
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 “HANDPAN Summer 2022” is comming to an End ….
The Summer is coming to an end (at least here in europe) and tempts us to look back – also to keep the sunny, warm […]
Handpans – from a soulful work of art to a profit-oriented mass product in record time ???
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 […]
The successful revival of international handpan events in the summer of 2022
[list of events is constantly updated – hints are welcome] After 2 years of state of emergency in the event world (and the rest of […]
YISHAMA Pantam App – a virtual Handpan, a Scales checker & Scales developer tool
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. […]
PANArt vs. HCU ? Hang® vs. Handpan ? Craftsmanship vs. Mass products ? Art against Commerce ?
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 […]
Creativity, Music, Sounds, the Hang®, Handpans, Percussion – a talk with Manu Delago
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 […]
HANG, HANGDRUM, HANDPAN – Mind your vocabulary & pay attention to the terms you use !
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 […]
PANart vs. HCU – when statements leaves you with more questions than answers…
The topic of PANart vs. HCU has become pretty quiet – at least in public … Publications on the topic are more than rare because […]
2020 – a crazy year in many areas, also in the handpan universe
This year 2020 is undoubtedly a ‘very special’ one. Thats evident in many areas . COVID has changed the world, and many of the things […]
Handpan Events in times of COVID. Finally, there are Good Vibes ahead …
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 […]
Everything sounds – a request to focus on sounds again instead of on patterns (sometimes) …
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 […]
Seasonal Change – cozy evenings, spiced with fine sounds…
featured picture: Emma Mumi Grassia – Video: “Winter” (scroll down to see the Video) Even for the most stalwart optimists, it is no longer possible […]
International HANDPAN DAY – 13th October
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 […]
Handpans become better known – the frauds also …
<< The only constant in life is change >> This famous quote by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is confirmed everywhere. Also the Handpan world is […]
New developements at the fast growing “Handpan Market”. Handpans are becomming more and more popular…..worldwide
“Handpan Market” ? What is it all about? I remember well how organic foods became more and more popular at the end of the 90s. […]
Pantam Festival recommendation: HUG 2019, the first Hungarian Handpan and World Music Festival
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 […]
“DING in BALANCE” – the 1st Handpan Gathering/Festival in China – a little review……
“China is different from different” – if i had to reduce my experience of this china trip to just one sentence, it would be this […]
Rumors, Facts and Thoughts about new trends in the HANDPAN Universe….
[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)
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 […]
New Handpan Music – New CD’s
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: […]
PANART´s HANG Gede – stepping back to basics
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 […]
NEW HANDPAN ONLINE LESSONS With David Charrier – a interesting Interview with David
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 […]
Uplifting Documentaries – A beautiful Video/Interview with Kabeção at the GRIASDI 2016
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 […]