Lauded as the “Jimi Hendrix of Hammered Dulcimer” by NPR, Max ZT is an innovator of the instrument. Taking his roots from classical Irish folk music, Max has transplanted his compositional techniques to both Senegal, where he studied the Mandinko technique with the Cissoko griot family, and to Mumbai, India, where he received a grant to study under the great santoor master Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. His fresh perspective and bold experimentalism have been the backbone to beautiful, complex, and genuine compositions, while his unorthodox playing style has been a pioneering force in revolutionizing dulcimer techniques.

Max has enlivened the conceptual framework of traditional folk music by fusing multi-cultural roots and traditions to create a truly compelling sound.

Max ZT and House of Waters have shared the stage with some of the most influential international and national musical leaders of the century including Pt. Ravi Shankar, Tinariwen, Jimmy Cliff, KODO, and more. With their second CD out, they are, as Timeout NY states “A sight to behold.”

MaxZT is based out of Brooklyn, New York. He has put out five CDs, and in 2005, won the National Hammered Dulcimer Championship.

You can contact Max directly at yes.max@gmail.com for booking inquiries or any general questions/comments.