In the midst of recording new music, examination of the upcoming MMM handpan teachers and planning the next world tour for 2026. Every step is a reminder of how far this journey has come and how much beauty still lies ahead. Deeply grateful for all the energy, inspiration, and people walking this path with me 🤍 Played on my F# Low Pygmy 21 made by @ayasa_instruments #handpan #maltemarten #ayasainstruments | Malte Marten

Keep shining, beautiful souls ✨ Sending you lots of love from a place of gratitude ♾️🤍 Played on @ayasa_instruments F# low Pygmy #handpan #maltemarten | Malte Marten

"All the music you can make with this flute is a conversation" ✨ Cameroonian composer and writer Francis Bebey plays a pygmy wooden flute at Real World Studios, 1995. | NTS Radio

The Pygmy single-note flute is a simple yet powerful instrument used by Central African Pygmy tribes, particularly the Baka, Aka, and Mbuti people. Made from bamboo or hollow reeds, this flute typically produces a single sustained note, while the player creates melodies using their voice, throat, and breath control. This unique technique allows them to blend flute tones with humming, singing, or rhythmic breathing, resulting in a rich, layered sound. Traditionally, the flute is used in ceremonie