Manu Delago & Max ZT

Grammy-nominated musicians Manu Delago and Max ZT have joined forces as a duo to explore the sonic possibilities of their instruments, the handpan and the dulcimer. A refined compositional style meets high improvisational artistry, creating impressive and sensual soundscapes that are both delicate and dynamic. "When I heard Manu for the first time, I was blown away. It was his virtuosity and the unusual way he composes and plays his instrument," explains Max ZT. The duo met while Manu Delago was on tour in the USA. "At our first concert, we mostly improvised, but over the years, spontaneous ideas have turned into compositions. Last year, we finally found the perfect time and place to record the music - an impressive 18th-century space in an even older monastery in the Tyrolean Alps.

Composer and percussionist Manu Delago has performed in over 50 countries. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Björk, Anoushka Shankar, and The Cinematic Orchestra. As a soloist, he has performed with the Metropole Orkest and the London Symphony Orchestra, among others. Max ZT, celebrated as "the Jimi Hendrix of the dulcimer" (NPR), has redefined the playing style of his instrument through decades of experience and innovation, incorporating various traditions from Africa to India into his studies.

Manu Delago and Max ZT will release their debut album "Deuce" in early 2026, followed by a worldwide concert tour. From the very first strike, concertgoers will be transported into a world that feels both ancient and somehow completely new.