Warren Shanti

French handpan artist, teacher and sound practitioner whose music connects improvisation, meditation, retreats and a strong focus on inner listening.

Warren Shanti is a French handpan artist and teacher based in Bochum, Germany. A largely self-taught musician, he approaches the instrument as both a musical voice and a tool for attentive presence. His work draws on experience with meditation, yoga and energy practices, and often unfolds through spacious improvisation rather than tightly fixed repertoire. He performs solo and in collaboration, while also leading workshops, retreats and individual sessions designed to help participants explore sound without pressure or comparison. His teaching places emphasis on listening, bodily awareness and the gradual discovery of a personal relationship with the instrument. Across concerts and wellbeing settings, his style tends toward warm, dreamlike and meditative soundscapes, with emotional continuity taking precedence over virtuoso display.