It Started with a Hang: Werner Kriebaum’s Story

<p>In this episode of <em>Handpan Voices</em>, Werner Kriebaum shares how one unforgettable concert in Vienna sparked a quiet obsession with the handpan — long before he even knew its name.</p><p><br /></p><p>From discovering the hung in the early 2000s to reconnecting with the instrument during the pandemic, Werner’s journey spans decades, detours, and deep personal growth. He talks about starting with a Rav Vast, learning through Master the Handpan, and the joy of improvisation, slow meditative playing, and finally finding his place in the handpan community.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a story of patience, curiosity, and the quiet joy of making music on your own terms.</p>