PanParadise Artists 2026

At PanParadise, world-famous international artists await you to work with you not only on your Handpan skills.

Handpan

Amarok

With roots in drumming and percussion, Amarok explores the handpan through layered rhythms and evolving melodies, crafting pieces that are both dynamic and expressive.

Amarok is a handpan solo project born from a lifelong connection with rhythm and melody. Designer of the Nordlys scale, built in collaboration with Manik, Amarok introduced a layout that has gained recognition within the handpan community for its distinctive color and expressive balance.

His compositions often grow from stories and metaphors, evolving through contrast: energy and stillness, precision and openness, form and emotion. Through these musical journeys, Amarok invites the listener to travel inward. to feel, imagine, and reflect.

Since beginning this path, he has performed in concerts and festivals, led workshops and private lessons, and shared his music in both intimate and large settings. Each performance is a space for connection, honesty, and exploration through sound.

Samantha Archer

Samantha Archer is an artist whose soulful music touches the heart and takes listeners on a journey into a world full of depth and emotions.

Samantha is a true multi-talent. Her classical training in piano, clarinet, and voice during her childhood and adolescence has given her a deep and instinctive sense for melodies, which evolved into a gift for improvisation and composition. With her exceptional musicianship and sensitive playing, she creates fascinating soundscapes that touch audiences worldwide.
Samantha is known as part of the duo Archer&Tripp.
Both multi-instrumentalists bring unique abilities that, when combined, create an excitingly unusual, profound musical experience in tune with the present era.
Together, Archer & Tripp have over 20 years of experience in handpan playing.

Rosie Bergonzi

Rosie Bergonzi is a classically trained percussionist who combines her passion for the handpan with innovative techniques and inclusive workshops.

Rosie is an active musician who performs at theaters and with orchestras, plays pop music on world tours, and enjoys success as a soloist.
Her journey with the handpan began in 2014 when she heard a street musician playing in London, where she lives. It was love at first sound, as Rosie combined techniques she had learned from various forms of hand percussion into something uniquely tailored for the handpan.

As a workshop leader, Rosie inspires people to find their voice, with a special focus on empowering minorities who have been historically overlooked. She has collaborated with ENO, Southbank, Wigmore Hall, London Rhymes, and many other institutions to lead and promote workshops, including collaborative songwriting and instrumental pieces.

David Kuckhermann

David Kuckhermann is a Grammy-nominated and world-renowned handpan player and percussionist.

David’s teaching methods are based on over 20 years of experience as a player and professional educator. He has performed with his solo repertoire in renowned concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley in California, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. As the founder of the online instrument schools Handpan Dojo and World Percussion Academy, he has taught over 10,000 students from around the globe. For David, teaching goes beyond just imparting skills; it’s about building and strengthening the handpan community. This is evident in his lessons, where technical mastery is paired with a deep passion for music.

Mar Loi

Mar Loi’s music is a dance between sensitivity, precision and the power of rhythm that touches deeply the heart of the listener.

Born in Tenerife and based in Barcelona, Mar has been exploring sound and various music styles since 2017, when she decided to change her career from childcare. She started as a self-taught street musician on the streets of Barcelona while simultaneously taking a course in SoundArt and collaborating with renowned musicians.
Mar is deeply involved in the Barcelona handpan community and is part of the Singading team - Barcelona Handpan Gathering - and the Kurdeolian School. As a respected Handpan teacher, Mar shares her own musical journey and supports other learning experiences since 2020 through workshops and weekend students groups around the world as well as one-on-one learning experiences in Spain and the online MasterClass on MasterTheHandpan platform.
She has a special ability to express emotions and make us feel the deep connection with her music.

Reo Matsumoto

His performances radiate energy, adventure, and inspiration, offering a refined balance that connects deeply with listeners.

After winning the 2011 Japanese BeatBox Championship and representing Japan at the world beatbox championship, Reo set off on a bold global adventure with only $30.

Through street performances around the world, he connected with diverse cultures—a journey that would lead to a transformative encounter with the handpan.

With roots in classical and jazz piano, Reo fused his beatboxing skills to create an entirely new approach: playing the handpan while beatboxing.

Recognized as a pioneer of the handpan and beatbox hybrid, Reo has performed globally at major festivals like OZORA and Fusion. He released acclaimed albums and founded "Tokyo handpan Lab." Officially supported by top makers and with music streamed over a million times, he stands out in the international handpan scene.

Dan Mulqueen

Dan Mulqueen is a multi-instrumentalist whose music transcends genre boundaries.

Dan Mulqueen is an American multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey with over 18 years of experience as a drummer in genres such as Hip-Hop, Rock, Reggae, Trip-Hop, Electronic, Blues, and Latin. Determined to push the musical boundaries of his instrument, Dan combines beautiful melodies with intense percussion in his unique style. His approach blends elements from various genres and presents them in an accessible format. Although his own playing is complex, he excels at teaching, breaking down intricate elements for beginners and motivating them to experiment with diverse rhythms.

Amy Naylor

Amy Naylor is a songwriter and handpan artist singing modern mantras and heart-centered pop music.

Her concerts blur the line between “performer” and “audience”, with co-creation encouraged and group singing celebrated. Amy believes the voice and sound are powerful healing tools, and so, with playfulness, she uses her music to invite love and self expression.

Passionate about helping others to explore their own authentic voice, Amy also teaches the handpan, facilitates workshops, and guides in singing and song creation. With a strong presence on YouTube and social media, Amy has captivated audiences worldwide, offering free online education, as well as teaching and performing globally.

Jaron Tripp

Jaron Tripp leads special workshops with a deep connection to rhythm.

Jaron's development as a musician is driven by the grounding power of rhythm. When he started playing the handpan in early 2006, the freedom of not having to follow a tradition perfectly aligned with his approach to music.
Having studied complex rhythmic structures in a meditative way while becoming a Taketina teacher (from 2010 to 2012), Jaron's deep understanding of rhythm and pulse uniquely blends with Samantha's enchanting melodic sound. Together, they form the duo Archer & Tripp.
Both multi-instrumentalists bring unique skills that, in their combination, create an excitingly unusual, profound musical experience in harmony with today's era.
Together, Archer & Tripp have over 20 years of experience in handpan playing.

Maja Wlazły

Her passion for technology and electronics is apparent in her music, which often also showcase her roots as a classical percussionist.

Maja Wlazły is a percussionist, a music therapist and a sound designer based in Poland. She graduated from the Feliks Nowowiejski Music Academy in Bydgoszcz with a Master’s degree in Percussion and a Bachelor’s degree in Sound Design as well as a Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz Academy of Music in Lodz.

She became inspired by the sound of the handpan in 2019 when she started exploring the instrument–both as a musician and as a music therapist.

Maja currently performs both as a solo artist, as well as with other various musical projects.

Kerstin Marn

Yoga • Mantra • Nuad Thai

For Kerstin, practising yoga is a dance between lightness and stability. On the mat as well as in everyday life.

In her yoga classes, it is not only the movement that is a central aspect, but also the inspiration to live in harmony with yourself. Because even though she leads the yoga class, it is still your practice, and it is your inner teacher who guides you. This is what makes Kerstin a special yoga teacher.

Invigorating scents, Vedic mantras, healing sounds, meditations and mindfulness in every movement. Alongside asana (physical exercises), these are all key elements of her yoga classes. Philosophical aspects of yoga applied to our lives today accompany and frame the practice.

In addition to yoga classes, she also leads singing circles and Quad Thai group sessions at PanParadise and pampers you with 1:1 Nuad Thai session.

Ruggero Mascellino

Primal Flow • Flutes • Breathwork • Massage

Ruggero is a unique blend of musician, movement artist and breathwork teacher who offers a holistic approach to personal transformation and artistic expression. He embodies the intersection of ancient wisdom practices and contemporary artistic expression.

Drawing on his rich background in music and spiritual practices, Ruggero creates immersive experiences that unite body, breath and sound. His approach combines traditional wisdom with modern understanding, offering participants a unique journey of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Ruggero will share his experiences through Breathwork, Primal Flow and flute lessons.

Haru Lev

Handpoke Tattoo

Haru is a nomadic tattooist who draws inspiration from the sounds of nature. He uses a gentle handpoke technique he has crafted over the past 8 years.

He offers mini handpan animals and freehand sessions guided by the energy flow shared with each individual, alongside his original flash work.

Michal | Bramari

Unplugged Concert • Handpan rental

BRAMARI – musician, producer, and educator. He's one half of the duo BRASKA, a project he shares with vocalist Joanna Markowska. Together, they also founded the Bramari Handpan Academy, which has grown to become the largest handpan school in southern Poland.

Bramari's artistic journey began with a youthful fascination for electronics. This initial spark, fueled by his desire to create sounds independently, led him to explore a wide array of live instruments and various synthesizers. After years immersed in electronic music and experimenting with diverse genres and instruments, he was utterly captivated by the unique sound of the handpan, which quickly became his ultimate passion. He's always keen to collaborate with artists from different musical backgrounds, finding inspiration in their shared energy.

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