Throughout the year we host an interactive virtual playshop called KALIMBA CAMPFIRE featuring special guests from our intuitive instrument community. On July 2nd of 2025, our featured special guest was Lucas Miller - a children's educator who uses music to...
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...
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...
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...
Needing some support to bring your vision forward? Get out your Sansula and read on. Last month's Kalimba Campfire featured Broadway composer, performer, and performance coach Will Reynolds, who described an instrument like the Sansula as a "key for unlocking...
INTUITIVE SOUNDSCAPES COLLECTIONS G-Major Collection What is the G-Major Intuitive Soundscapes Collection? The G-Major Collection is a curated set of artisan instruments, all precisely tuned to play together in G-Major. It sits in the middle range of the feeltone product...