In a world full of noise and chaos, Maseh Nchang offers a simple mantra: all is well. His latest release, published by the Trust Drum Circles (TDC) Network, features Matilda Pablo on vocals and Mark Hitchcox on the mbira. The track blends traditional African instrumentation with modern production and rich harmony while capturing TDC’s heartbeat: uniting people through rhythm, healing, and artful collaboration.

Inspiration for the Song

The idea for “All is Well” came during a hectic season. When Trust Drum Circles expanded faster than founder Nchang expected, he found himself balancing drum circle events, his accounting work, and the pursuit of a CPA. “It’s uncomfortable, it’s messy, it’s fun — and then it’s not fun — and then it’s fun again,” he said, laughing. Through those ups and downs, the phrase all is well became his anchor, a way of reframing difficulty as part of purposeful progress.

The song captures that mindset: a recognition that life’s challenges are often signs of movement and expansion, and that perseverance, kindness, and shared joy can transform even the most chaotic moments into something meaningful.

From Accounting to Art

Before founding Trust Drum Circles, Nchang studied accounting and finance, adding a fine arts major almost by accident. What began as a creative elective, soon became a form of communication, self-discovery, and song writing. In his music, he explores the intersection of discipline, wellness, and community. Through previous albums like “Down Soleil,” “Betterment,” and “Malak Light,” Nchang charted that journey, first learning to value feedback, then channeling music as a tool for self-improvement and wellness. Shaped by his upbringing in Cameroon and the dynamic rhythms of makossa music, his songs echo TDC’s mission of using rhythm and collaboration to build connections and foster wellbeing.

Crafting the Sound

Though Nchang writes his own songs, sings, and plays several instruments, he sees himself foremost as a facilitator, an artist who uses music to connect people and elevate local talent. “What I have blossoms,” he said, “when I bring others in.” In the making of “All is Well,” he knew he wanted the joyful tones of the mbira, and that meant inviting Hitchcox. “There’s this fun aspect to it [the mbira], which is jovial,” he explained, further noting that its light layers filled spaces beyond what percussion, vocals, or guitar could reach. 

When Hitchcox first heard the demo, it was just Nchang’s voice and guitar. “I thought it already sounded so good,” he said. It wasn’t until meeting in the ARC studio where he learned of Nchang’s “full creative vision,” involving layers of vocals, hand drums and percussion that “lifted the energy of the song to another level,” Hitchcox said. 

To complement Nchang’s deeper vocals, he invited singer/songwriter Pablo to bring a lighter balance. “I just wanted to make it pretty,” he said, describing how her voice added shimmer and warmth to the song’s rhythmic foundation. Pablo met Nchang at the Yoga ShineFest in May 2025, where she was performing live music and he was leading a drum circle session. The two connected over shared interests, which led to collaboration on “All is Well.” While recording, she focused on soft, “pad-like” harmonies designed to create a light texture behind Nchang’s lead.  “It was easy,” she said, to be creative with such “genuine and kind people.” 

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What’s Next

Music Accolades:

Akron-Summit County Public Library selected Nchang’s album, “Malak Light,” to be part of the Blimp City Beats music collection. They believe his collection (consisting of ten songs) will “inspire new audiences to discover a wealth of today’s local music.” (More details to come!)

More Music:

Nchang’s next single, Be Well, My Friend, continues his journey of blending art, community, and wellness through sound – scheduled for release in December. 

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