Charlotte Tames
Handpan musician, sound therapist and pioneer of the handpan in Mexico
Charlotte Tames is a multidisciplinary artist, handpan musician and sound therapist widely recognised as one of the pioneers of the handpan in Mexico. She offers handpan classes, instrument curation and sound-bath workshops, and has been a returning facilitator at SET Underground's Tierra de los Muertos Festival in Oaxaca. Her recorded work — including the elemental cycle Tierra, Agua, Aire and Fuego — circulates on YouTube and streaming platforms.
Current sessions
- ◦ Handpan sound baths and meditations
- ◦ 1:1 and group handpan classes
- ◦ Festival and retreat workshops (Tierra de los Muertos and others)
- ◦ Custom handpan curation for students
Background
Charlotte was among the first Mexican artists to dedicate herself to the handpan, building a career as performer, teacher and sound therapist. She works under the artist name Lotty’s Flower and has released a series of elemental compositions — Tierra (Blooming Shadows), Agua (Ocean Waves), Aire (Butterflies Dance) and Fuego (Talking with the Fire).
How she works
Sound baths are handpan-led, with chimes and voice woven through; classes meet students at all levels and include guidance on choosing an instrument. At festivals and retreats she pairs the handpan with meditation and sound-healing frames.
Where to find her
Workshops appear annually at Tierra de los Muertos in Oaxaca and at other gatherings around Mexico. Class schedules, recordings and bookings live on charlottetames.com and her Instagram (@lottysflower).