Handpan Soundscapes & Sonic Exploration with Jim “Jimmy” LoPresti (Earth Passenger)
Sun, Feb 22
|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpalbRnZiD4
On this episode of YenYorkCity Live, we’re joined by Jim “Jimmy” LoPresti, handpan artist and member of the band Earth Passenger.
Time & Location
Feb 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpalbRnZiD4
About the event
On this episode of YenYorkCity Live, we’re joined by Jim “Jimmy” LoPresti, handpan artist and member of the band Earth Passenger.
Jimmy brings a unique voice to the percussion world through the expressive and immersive sound of the handpan. In this live conversation, we explore his musical journey, how he discovered the instrument, and how handpan performance fits within modern bands, collaborative projects, and live settings.
We’ll dive into his work with Earth Passenger, the role of world and ambient percussion in contemporary music, and how artists can carve out a distinctive sonic identity in today’s evolving creative landscape. From performance technique to creative process and musical philosophy, this episode offers insight for percussionists, sound explorers, and musicians across genres.
Streaming live on Twitch and YouTube, with the replay available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
📅 Date: Feb. 22nd, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM EST