Federico Capodiferro

Federico Capodiferro is a handpan player, drummer, percussionist, and composer whose music blends rhythm, sensitivity, and experimentation. Trained with masters such as Israel Varela, he built a solid foundation that shaped his personal approach to rhythm and composition.

In 2021 he discovered the handpan, which soon became his main expressive voice. By merging his drumming background with harmony and compositional studies, Federico developed a distinctive sound that is both authentic and recognizable.

Since 2024 he has performed at major events, including the Roma Handpan Festival 2025 and Pangonia Handpan Festival 2025 in Berlin. He also collaborates with jazz musician Massimo Tata on the track Incontri (album Kythnos), an original dialogue between handpan, vibraphone, piano, and drums. With this ensemble he has brought the project to numerous live stages.