By: Zach Miller

Music has the power to touch emotions that words can’t reach. In September 2025, two artists are set to prove this truth again. Yogesh Rajkotia, a rising handpan player from America, is traveling to the UK for a live concert. He will share the stage with Ibni Rocks, the young founder of the Handpan Music Academy. 

This event promises connection, inspiration, and calm, with the steady beat of a handpan.

A Musician Who Speaks Through Notes

Yogesh is making waves in the global handpan scene. His music is soulful, gentle, and deeply emotional. He describes it in his own words: “My music is a journey into the contours of my psyche, a story that would be otherwise untold with words alone.”

For him, the handpan is not just a musical instrument. It’s a guide into emotions that are difficult to express. “Playing the handpan transports me to a state where I access emotions and energy that are hard to access with words or story,” he shares. 

His approach to music is meditative. It’s about being present, listening, and connecting with every vibration.

His advice to beginners captures his approach beautifully: “Allow the instrument to resonate within you, around you, with patience and reverence… the beauty will flow.”

Upcoming UK Performance

Fans will have a chance to witness Yogesh’s artistry live. The concert is part of the Handpan Music Academy’s mission to create more live handpan events.

• September 27, 2025: Rook Lane Chapel, Frome, Somerset

Yogesh’s performance will bring a fresh sound to audiences who crave music that calms and heals.

Yogesh Rajkotia: From Global Health Leader to Handpan Storyteller

Before stepping into the handpan world, Yogesh built a career in global health. He holds a PhD in Health Systems from Johns Hopkins and has spent over two decades shaping healthcare strategies worldwide. He founded ThinkWell, a leading health systems development firm, and later launched Enlumen, a company that closes the global mental health treatment gap. 

Ibni Rocks: The Young Founder

At only 11 years old, Ibni Rocks is already a recognized handpan musician. He spent the summer of 2025 performing in Greece, Poland, Germany, and England. Despite his young age, he is a leader in the handpan community. He founded the Handpan Music Academy to teach and promote this instrument worldwide.

Ibni has released two albums, Infinity and Dragonfly. Both feature original compositions that show his skill and maturity as a musician. Audiences at the September concert will hear tracks from both albums.

His work is as much about sharing the joy of this instrument as it is about music. The Academy offers lessons for beginners, one-on-one sessions for advanced players, and even residential programs for serious musicians.

Handpan Music Academy: Learning, Playing, Connecting

The Handpan Music Academy gives students access to quality handpan instruction and performance opportunities. The academy offers:

• Beginner Classes: Group lessons for those new to the instrument. D Celtic handpans are provided for all participants.
• Intermediate & Advanced Sessions: One-on-one coaching to refine skills and develop personal style.
• Residential Experience: An immersive option for advanced players to take their craft to new heights.

Workshops are held throughout the year. Past sessions included dates in October, November, December, and February. Locations are shared once bookings are confirmed.

This academy is a growing community for musicians who want to explore sound better.

A September to Remember

This upcoming concert is a special collaboration. It features a musician with a growing global reputation and a young prodigy shaping the future of his craft. Yogesh brings depth and emotion to every note he plays. Ibni adds innovation and energy, proving that age is no limit to talent or vision.

Conclusion

Are you curious about the handpan? This performance is an invitation. It is a chance to hear melodies that feel like stories, to experience rhythms that quiet the mind, and to see two generations of musicians on one stage.

“Where words fail, music speaks,” said Hans Christian Andersen. That quote feels like the perfect way to describe what Yogesh and Ibni are doing. Their September concert is an experience in its entirety. It is a space where sound speaks for the soul.