Hokema kalimbas are beautifully crafted instruments that can serve very different purposes — from deep sound healing work to live performance and studio recording. The right model depends entirely on your intention. What is a Hokema Kalimba used for? Hokema...
Hokema has been crafting high-quality, handmade kalimbas in Germany since 1985. Their models vary in size, number of tines, resonance, and tuning. Here is a practical Q&A guide to help you find the right one. What makes Hokema Kalimbas different...
“Music is healing.” — Many people who read this sentence will surely nod in agreement. Even though music cannot do everything, sound has a tremendous influence on our mood, our subconscious, and our sensory experiences. It’s no surprise, then, that...
When selecting a Hokema Kalimba, one of the first things people notice is the number of tines — 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17. It's easy to assume that more tines mean more possibilities, and therefore a better instrument. But...
Shelly Reef: Therapy Harp + feeltone Monochord Shelly Reef is the founder of an original training for Therapy Harp — in which she also includes feeltone Monochords. She's developed a unique one-handed playing technique that's ideal for combining the monochord...
Stressed? Time for a Time-Out! Yeah, we've all been feeling a bit out of sorts lately. There are so many scary and heartbreaking things happening in the world right now, and it's easy to fall into overwhelm and lose sight...
Last month our friend Sri Kala released his gorgeous, powerful, celebratory and at times beautifully haunting album Kerel. We're so honored that he features our Sansula by Hokema Kalimbas on his track "Grace". This 8:20 minute musical composition is like...
Projective Dreaming Meets the Monochord We're very blessed to have so many amazing people in our intuitive sound-making community who bring their unique perspectives to this work with therapeutic sound instruments. We'd like to share a special highlight video featuring...
Music doesn't have to be complicated. It doesn't have to be serious. It doesn't have to involve years of training. Sometimes it can be as simple as two thumbs and a few beautiful notes. Why Kalimba Feels So Easy Unlike...