Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Maybe you've seen these weird UFO looking type instruments recently. Perhaps in a viral video, or out and about in the streets and subways of big cities. Here's a quick intro to what a hang drum or handpan is, why it is gaining popularity, and where it came from.