Ian Maksin is a world-renowned cellist, composer, and multilingual vocalist who has carved out a unique niche by blending diverse musical genres and global traditions with his cello as the central element. He utilizes loop pedals and electronic devices to expand the cello's sonic capabilities, creating the effect of an entire string orchestra. Maksin's original compositions draw inspiration from traditional music worldwide, and he performs and records songs in nearly 40 languages. His artistic mission is to bridge generational and societal divides through art, making cello music accessible to all, and he believes in the cello's power to heal, inspire, unite, and reconcile people globally. Maksin has collaborated with a wide array of artists across various genres, including classical, jazz, blues, flamenco, rock, and R&B, and has performed internationally on multiple continents.
