The Handsmiths, formed in 2009, are a hand percussion group comprised of three members: Richard Kranich, Khalil Azzar, and El Mehdi Rhanime. Coming from the DMV (D.C.,Maryland, Virginia) area, the Handsmiths took the DC night life scene by storm performing at many illustrious venues such as, The Park, K Street Lounge, District, and Eden to name a few. The group specializes in culminating the traditional music and rhythms from all over the world and fusing them with modern music. The Handsmiths high energy, fast playing, and exciting showmanship propelled them from doing small, private parties to playing events at the top of the DC nightlife scene. The Handsmiths have performed at high-profile events such as the opening of the Garden of Eden roof top Lounge, The Backstreet Boys concert after party with the Backstreet Boys, The Capital Skyline pool party, the Palm Beach Tan Bikini Contest, 7 Deadly Sins Hustlers Fashion Show, and the opening of the back patio of The Park at Fourteenth. The instrumentation that the Handsmiths perform with are generally, but not limited to, Congas, the Mediterranean Darabuka or Dumbek, and the Djembe. Each member of the group has a different particular musical upbringing witch gives the group its unique sound...

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