News & Press

Ellie Mannette 1927 – 2018 R.I.P.

September 1, 2018

We were deeply saddened by the news of Ellie Mannette’s passing on August 29th, 2018 in Morgantown, WV. Elliot “Ellie” …

August 14, 2018

We have been exploring stainless steel Saraz handpans lately and are excited to the share the first few instruments that …

June 14, 2018

We recently finished the first Saraz built from a Hydroformed shell fabricated by Bill Roberts of Florida. The experience was …

April 20, 2018

Angela Wilhelm from the local Asheville Newspaper, The Citizen Times, published a lovely Article and Video on the Saraz. Thanks so much …

April 14, 2018

We recently finished our first Collaboration instrument with Kyle Cox of Pantheon Steel. Sarazalo #1 is built from a drawn …

February 14, 2018

Our friends Free Planet Radio released a new album called Stillness. As a “meditation” CD, the soundscape compositions take the listener on a jazzy …

December 14, 2017

In late 2017, Mark began exploring lower note Bass Handpans and developing a chromatic set that extends from F#2 to …

August 24, 2017

Hello everyone and happy August! We have been very busy this year! 2017 Saraz Chromatic Set In our continued journey …