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Resound VA Handpan Residency / Workshop
Join Resound Richmond, a World Percussion residency featuring renowned players and teachers from around the world. We are hosting two events in partnership with the Healing Pan Project.
****Early evening Workshops based on desired skill level.****
An evening Concert featuring Resound Handpan House
The workshops and concert to be held at Living Water Community Center in Richmond, VA in their Sound Sanctuary.
Workshop:
The workshops will range from beginner to advanced, and all levels are encouraged to join. We will provide different level classes based on experience. For those who do not own a handpan but would like to join, Handpans will be available to use at no additional cost. If you own a handpan or hand drum, please bring it as we do have a limited amount.
Schedule;
5:00- 6:30 PM WORKSHOP feat Sofi Dias, Michael Akortia, Dan Mulqueen, Adam Maalouf - The Art of Collaboration – Resound Handpan House
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
Teachers & 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.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2142959-0
