As the world hurtled through archaeological discoveries, global artistic exchange, aviation milestones, Hollywood spectacles, and romanticized cultural fantasies, ukulele makers translated these influences into some of the most imaginative and visually striking instruments ever produced.
International ukulele festivals are spectacular, wacky, and mesmerizing—and the value of a ukefest experience is immeasurable.
Every Player Has a Story Worth Passing On. Kala is giving 5 lucky winners the chance to express their own story with a pair of new Voyage Legacy Ukuleles. Each Voyage Legacy Ukulele features custom laser-etched artwork by Māori cultural…
From his garage workshop in eastern Ontario, Canada, Vincent crafts ukes that look like something you’d find under the sea...
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The syncopation and groove are what make this tune special, showing how much can be done with only two chords.
The Minneapolis, Minnesota–based folk rock duo is groove-heavy, with delicious vocal harmonies backed mostly by acoustic guitar, fiddle, upright bass, drums, and ukulele.
These ukes share a classic look and feel with first-class playability.
This joyful dance melody comes from the Han people of China, and presenting it on the ukulele is a real treat.
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Like many inventions of its era, the auto-chord uke reflects a moment when inventors were captivated by the idea of democratizing music through mechanical shortcuts.
Meet this 30-member–strong cohort known for performing Cynthia Miller’s complex ensemble arrangements.