Episodes

  • Dave Jones on Healing from Traumatic Brain Injury with Handpans
    Sep 25 2021

    This is a true story of sound healing, a first-hand account of the impact handpans had on Dave Jones' life after he suffered brain trauma, and the ripple effects that en-joying handpans can have in the life of others. 

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    50 mins
  • Welcome to Handpan Camp!
    Jul 12 2021

    Handpan Camp is a 5-day campout in the Pacific Northwest. Tune in to our group conversation as we revisit its inception, share highlights and anecdotes, and get a feel for the special energy that happens at a small handpan gathering. More at handpancamp.com.

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    27 mins
  • PANArt History with Ron Kravitz (2002-07 Hang Distributor)
    Dec 15 2020

    Ron Kravitz is a notable figure in handpan history. As the sole Hang distributor in the US (2002-05) and then one of only two worldwide distributors (2005-07) Ron recounts untold stories and reveals secrets from the past. A must-listen for any old-timer, Hang-lover or anyone trying to make sense of PANArt's position towards the handpan community.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Enchanting Science of Handpans With Mark Garner
    Sep 10 2020

    What if the magical effect of handpans could be explained? Sylvain and Mark explore the hidden patterns and the unseen structures of the instrument, going all the way back to the roots of the steel pan. A reintegration of both contemplation and enjoyment of handpans.

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    1 hr
  • Hang Pioneer Steve Shehan on the Handpan Podcast
    Apr 27 2020

    For Hang pioneer Steve Shehan, “the unexpected became a profession”. Hear from one of the world’s most recognized percussionists about what makes a fulfilled creative life, rich in experiences, adventures and relationships.

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    46 mins
  • The Handpan as a Career With Dan Mulqueen
    Jan 29 2020

    What does it take to make the handpan your career? Over the last few years, Dan Mulqueen has turned his hobby into work and he is now happily doing music full-time. An inspiring conversation about taking the next step, wherever you find yourself on that spectrum.

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    44 mins
  • There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 2
    Nov 2 2019

    Part 2 is about Michael Barticel's story, which seems, could be a news headline or a movie plot: selling all his stuff to travel the world. But there's more to that story. I am privileged to dive into the reasons, struggles and lessons of Michael's life, and the role handpan played in it.

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    51 mins
  • There's More to That Story with Michael Barticel - Part 1
    Nov 2 2019
    In part 1, it's Michael Barticel of The Good People Effect Podcast who interviews Sylvain. Originally intended to be published only under Michael's podcast, it felt right to exceptionally share this conversation as part of a two-episode series called "There's More to That Story". If you've wanted to get to know me, this is your chance.
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    1 hr and 22 mins