Great Ukes: Harmony’s Art Moderne Ukuleles were Inspired by a Popular 1930s Aesthetic
In the 1930s, Harmony created a new instrument model named for the Art Moderne design style it embodied, decorated with an array of geometrical forms.
Joey Lusterman
Australian Ukulele Musical ‘Uked!’ Gets Audience Involved
A new stage show called Uked!, which bills itself “the first play-along ukulele musical,” sold out a series of shows when it premiered in Australia.
Learn to Play Slack-Key Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Koke‘e‘
Dennis Kamakahi wrote around 500 songs, some which became Hawaiian music standards and hulas. Here, learn to play a slack-key ukulele arrangement of his song "Koke'e."
‘A Fresh Idea’: Jim Beloff Chronicles the Ukulele’s Third Wave in the 1990s
The action in this short excerpt from the new book "UKEtopia! Adventures in the Ukulele World" takes place in 1998, as the 3rd wave was still gaining momentum.
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Learn to Play Accompaniment and Melody on Ukulele Using a Two-Finger Picking (Double Thumbing) Approach
The double thumbing, 2-finger picking approach makes use of the thumb and only one finger and can be the basis for some very rhythmic and exciting ukulele playing.
The Vintage Sounds and Stylings of Victor & Penny
Vintage sounds, sparkling energy, jazzy stylings, and irrepressible spirit burst are hallmarks of the ukulele-driven sound of the band Victor & Penny.
UkeFest 2.0: James Hill’s Blueprint for the Future of Ukulele Festivals
James Hill shares his thoughts on how ukulele festivals might evolve in this third wave of ukulele.
Ukulele Review: Chicago’s Makaio Strikes Right Balance of Performance and Playability with MKT-10 and MSMT-20 Tenors
The MKT-10 (koa) and MSMT-20 (spalted mango) tenor ukuleles from Chicago ukulele maker Makaio deliver amazing playability at affordable prices.
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Jake Shimabukuro Takes Another Great Leap Forward—With a Lot of Help from his Friends
The release of the star-studded Jake & Friends is further proof (not that it’s needed) that there is no one in the ukulele universe quite like Jake Shimaukuro.
Play Well with Others: Making the Most of Kani Ka Pila
The phrase “kani ka pila” has origins dating back 1940s Hawaii, and was most likely first used to describe early, informal jam sessions with ukulele