Théo Poizat Hayat — Handpan Musician & Percussionist

Welcome to my musical universe. I’m Théo Poizat Hayat, a French handpan musician and percussionist based in the South of France. For over 25 years, I’ve explored world music — from Indian tablas to Senegalese djembe, Maghrebi darbuka, flamenco cajón and Cuban bongos. Since 2009, the Handpan has become my central instrument: an acoustic instrument with a crystalline, vibrant sound that invites meditation and inner journey.

My musical journey is fueled by my travels — India, Brazil, Senegal, Morocco, Peru — and encounters with traditional musicians who enriched my artistic language. Today, I perform solo with my 2 Handpans tuned in chromatic scale, accompanied by a looper, sharing my music in concerts, festivals, yoga events, meditations and private performances.

🎥 Live Concerts & Performances

Discover my live performances: solo Handpan sets, collaborations with other musicians, festival and concert recordings. Watch all videos →

💿 Discography & Albums

Explore my complete discography: Children Soul, Hope for a Better World, Alchimix, Nomad Soul, Atma and more. My albums are available for listening and download on Bandcamp. See all albums →

🎓 Handpan Lessons & Workshops

I offer private Handpan lessons (all levels) as well as collective workshops and introductory courses. An intuitive and self-taught approach to discovering this fascinating instrument. Learn more →

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Handpans made by my friend Piris Instruments