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  • Dave Leo Baker feels the sound
    May 9, 2025

    Dave Leo Baker feels the sound

    Since 2021 we've hosted an interactive virtual playshop called KALIMBA CAMPFIRE now taking place live simultaneously on the Clubhouse Social Audio App and Zoom where guests can be seen with their camera on, but participants have the luxury of participating with...

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  • Sansula On Stage with Jazz! Featuring violinist Gwen Laster and the Travelguides jazz ensemble
    May 14, 2024

    Sansula On Stage with Jazz! Featuring violinist Gwen Laster and the Travelguides jazz ensemble

    World-renowned jazz violinist Gwen Laster adds a captivating touch to her live performances by incorporating the Sansula, an intuitive instrument from Hokema Kalimbas, sold by We Play Well Together.

    In a highlight video from her performance at the Beacon Bonfire Arts Festival, Gwen and her ensemble create mesmerizing interludes using the Sansula, adding a sense of space and expanded time to their set.

    The Sansula, a variation of the kalimba, is easy to play and introduces extra creativity to any musical act.

    Gwen's innovative use of this instrument, along with her poignant violin playing, showcases why she has performed with some of the world's most influential artists. Explore the various Sansulas and their accessories to enhance your own musical repertoire.

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  • Can you play a Sansula ON a Monochord??
    March 20, 2024

    Can you play a Sansula ON a Monochord??

    We Play Well Together with Sansulas tuned to to work in harmony with all our feeltone Monochords, and they can be played together in surprising ways...  Sound Artist and We Play Well Together's Creative and Community Director Joule L'Adara recently made a cool new...

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  • 😌World Drum Club: People are loving Kalani & Brandon together
    June 29, 2023

    😌World Drum Club: People are loving Kalani & Brandon together

    The World Drum Club at We Play Well Together features the collaboration of Kalani and Brandon, both know for their percussion sessions.
    Their work combines various rhythms and engaging presentation. The duo's approach has  been noted for offering both entertainment and educational insights, reflecting We Play Well Together's focus on musical innovation and community engagement.
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  • All About Hokema
    April 25, 2022

    All About Hokema

    Discover the enchanting world of Hokema Kalimbas, meticulously crafted in a solar-powered, family-operated factory in Germany, and now available in the American market through WE PLAY WELL TOGETHER. This introduction into the interconnected community of kalimba enthusiasts underscores the instruments' accessibility and appeal to music makers of all levels.

    The Kalimba, with origins in sub-Saharan Africa, offers a warm, soft sound that encourages relaxation and integrates well with other instruments. The Sansula, a unique development by Hokema, amplifies the kalimba's vibrations through a drum head, producing a prolonged, overtone-rich sound. For the more technologically inclined, the "Elektro" Kalimba features a built-in pickup for easy amplification, ideal for live performances and digital streaming.

    Founded by Peter Hokema, who was captivated by traditional African plucked instruments, Hokema has evolved under the leadership of his son Hugo, maintaining its commitment to quality and sustainability. Their instruments are crafted from American cherry wood, avoiding tropical woods, and the factory runs on renewable energy.

    Hokema's dedication to craftsmanship and innovation has made its kalimbas beloved by a diverse array of users, from professional musicians to wellness practitioners. As the exclusive North American distributor, WE PLAY WELL TOGETHER, led by Gabriele Schwibach, supports this tradition, offering a platform for these beautiful instruments to resonate within a global community.
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  • We Play Well Together at the NAMM Show 2021
    January 22, 2021

    We Play Well Together at the NAMM Show 2021

    We Play Well Together is proud to have been presented in a virtual booth at the NAMM Show 2021 "Believe in Music" Week in January! 
    We've been attending NAMM in Los Angeles every year for the past few conferences. Due to the ongoing pandemic, The 2021 NAMM Show was all online. Our team got to work building a virtual exhibitor booth and we put together a ton of great video content highlighting our instrument makers and latest products! We'll be highlighting these videos in blog posts and newsletters to our We Play Well Together community in the weeks and months ahead. 
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