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Resound Handpan Concert ‘24

  • Living Water Community Center 1000 Westover Hills Boulevard Richmond, VA, 23225 United States (map)

7:00 PM CONCERT. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.viewcy.com/checkout/resoundva...

$79 for workshop and concert Remember that the workshop will be divided based on skill level

$25 for concert only

Performers:

Adam Maalouf: The creator behind Resound, Maalouf is inspired by uncovering new possibilities in the world of singing steel. Composing with handpan, world percussion, cello, and a variety of other instruments, Maalouf forms an East-West blend bridging his Lebanese-American heritage with his training in classical music, jazz and world music. www.adammaalouf.com

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 multi-instrumentalist Sofia Dias graduated from Miami Dade College in Music Education. Sofia focuses on world percussion and has been involved in various music projects in her community ever since. As a handpan artist, Sofia utilizes the handpan in music performance, education and music therapy. Sofi is part of Miami’s very own samba percussion community MiamiBloco since 2019, paying respect to her Brazilian heritage. www.sofiadiasmusic.com

Michael Akortia: From a French-Ghanaian family of musicians, this certified jam hunter has been drumming since the age of six. 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

The Handpan is a hybrid percussion instrument that combines both, aspects from the steel pan from Trinidad, as well as the clay drum named " Ghatam" from South India.

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Resound Handpan Residency