Hokema Kalimbas are handcrafted in Germany by a second-generation, family-owned company powered entirely by solar energy. Each instrument is made from American cherry wood, hand-finished with linseed oil, and built to a standard of quality that is immediately felt the moment you play. Distributed from California, these are instruments made with as much care for the planet as for the music.
If you can TXT, you can play a Kalimba.
Pick up one of our pocket kalimbas and you're playing within minutes — no experience needed, no wrong notes. Available with 5, 7, 9, or 11 tines, these compact instruments are perfect for intuitive play, meditation, or a spontaneous musical moment on the go. Small enough to slip into your pocket, they travel with you wherever life takes you.
Looking for something more complex? Meet our Keyboard Kalimbas.
Designed for songwriters, performers, and musicians who want to go deeper, our keyboard-style kalimbas offer a full diatonic scale with the range to play melodies, chords, and harmonies.
Also unique to Hokema is the Sansula — a kalimba mounted on a drum frame, a design originated and developed by Hokema themselves. The resonant drum body gives the Sansula its signature ethereal, wavering tone that sets it apart from any standard kalimba.
All Hokema kalimbas are available in tunings that match our Soundscape collections — Yellow A Minor, Blue D Minor, Red G Major, and Green C Major — making it effortless to layer them alongside your other instruments with no wrong notes, ever.
Introducing the Kalimba B5, your perfect musical companion that effortlessly fits into your pocket. This 'Pocket Kalimba' is designed for music lo...
View full details17 Tines precisely tuned to c-major suitable for playing countless popular tunes. The B17 c-major is ideal for improvisation and intuitive play...
View full detailsTwo 9 note kalimbas mounted together onto one block The Twin is 30cm (12”) long and is fitted with two identically tuned sets of tines so the ins...
View full details11 Tines precisely tuned to g-major suitable for playing countless popular tunes. G-major: g , a , e , d , c , g , d , g , f# , b , a The B11 Me...
View full detailsWhether you’re a musician on stage, a sound healer offering a sound bath, or someone who simply wants to quickly grab a few instruments that harmon...
View full detailsSansula Basic Kalimba – Delicate, Dreamy Sound in A Minor Amazing sound An impressive 'wah-wah' effect can be produced by holding the instrument ...
View full detailsSansula Renaissance in A Minor – Robust, Resonant, and Ready to Travel Fitted with a robust and durable Remo (USA) drum skin An impressive 'wah-w...
View full detailsSansula Deluxe Kalimba – Goat Skin Drum Head and Adjustable Frame for Warm, Expressive Sound Fitted with a natural goat skin hide Sansula frame ...
View full detailsPlug in your Kalimba and amplify your music. The Melody Electro is the Kalimba B11 Melody plus electric receiver. We suggest you use a 6.3 mm cable...
View full detailsThe tuning of the Kalimba B9 is in A-minor with additional tines tuned to B and F. It is identical to that of the Sansula. Because all the notes ha...
View full detailsThe tuning of the Kalimba B7 is pentatonic C. Tuning of tines is: E, G, D, E, C, A, A We suggest you use a 6.3mm cable and a right-angle connector...
View full detailsKey Features:- Made of high-grade steel- 13 cm long (approx. 5'')- Indentation at one end for easy grip- Reduces risk of damage while tuningTo use,...
View full detailsSansula Soft Bag – Lightweight, Padded, and Durable Protection We recommend the Sansula soft bag in order to adequately protect the vulnerable memb...
View full detailsWe recommend our new Kalimba B5 softbag in order to adequately protect the B5 when the instrument is stored or transported. Bag reinforced with f...
View full detailsThe Essential Components Padded Protective Bag: A fiberglass-reinforced soft case with an adjustable shoulder strap. It features a fully padded i...
View full detailsWe recommend our new Kalimba B7/B9 softbag which fits both models,in order to adequately protect the Kalimba when the instrument is stored or tran...
View full detailsIGNIS - Fire Tuning - ♪♫ G B D G B D G A , Red dot The Ignis tuning (G major) offers bright, radiant, and joyful tones that uplift the spirit, ene...
View full detailsPair the sparkling tones of the B5 Kalimba G-Major tuning with the calming resonance of the Koshi Ignis Chime. The B5 Kalimba from Hokema is a comp...
View full detailsFor our Soundscape set we changed the colors of our Zaphir chimes to visually match our Elemental color scheme to make it easy of you to mix and ma...
View full detailsEnhance the twinkling sound experience by pairing the Koshi Ignis Chime with the Zaphir Chime Red, and add the B5 G-Major Kalimba for an extra laye...
View full detailsA Monthly Social Audio Play Gathering First Wednesday of the month live on Zoom and Clubhouse App
Gather ’round our “campfire of the imagination” — a cozy online gathering hosted by Wellness Percussion teacher Brandon Blake. Bring your kalimba (or any instrument) and play, share, or simply listen as we explore sound together.
Held monthly on Zoom and Clubhouse, the Kalimba Campfire is a welcoming space for all levels — from first-time players to experienced sound healers. It’s sometimes silly, often profound, and always full of heart.
Don't know where to start when choosing a tuning for your Hokema Kalimbas?
Here is a walk through the different tunings for the Hokema's Product Line of Kalimbas, plus a demonstration of how to retune the instruments followed by a "tour" through an array of possible different kalimba tunings.
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...
Kalimba for Beginners — You Don't Need to Practice Many people love the sound of the kalimba but talk themselves out of trying it before they even start. "I'm not musical." "I don't have time to practice." "I don't want...
Happy New Year Friends! Needing some support to bring your life vision forward into the new year? Get out your Sansula and watch this video! Last month's Kalimba Campfire virtual gathering featured Broadway Composer, Performer, and performance coach Will Reynolds, said...
