Ginger Johnson’s Deep Baritone Sound is a Perfect Fit in the Hula Honeys
Ginger Johnson has played baritone ukulele in the award-winning Hula Honeys duo with Robyn Kneubuhl for some 20 years.
Joey Lusterman
Great Ukes: The History of Dobro Resonator Ukuleles and their ‘National’ Origins
When the Dopyera brothers left their Austro-Hungarian homeland and emigrated to the United States in 1908, little did they know what an unpredictable and fascinating journey their lives would take
“Ain’t Nobody’s Business”—Learn a Jazzy Blues Classic for Solo Ukulele
Though the song has sophisticated chord changes, it became a blues standard, covered by Bessie Smith and nearly every blues singer you can name
Review: Kala Salt & Pepper Doghair Mahogany and Flame Maple Cutaway
These two eye-catching ukes have some surprising similarities despite their obvious visual differences
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Learn a Bluesy Ukulele Arrangement of “Careless Love,” Inspired by Josh White
This tune is a staple in blues, folk, New Orleans jazz, and other American and Black musical traditions
Uke Makers: When the Wood Speaks, Ken Franklin Listens
Franklin's elegant, innovative instruments have garnered attention far beyond the confines of his small Northern California community
Beyond the Basic Blues: Explore Variations on the 12-Bar Form on Ukulele
This lesson dives into the 8-bar form, jazz-blues, minor blues, riffs, and rhythms
Review: Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Sounds like a Tropical Breeze
The acoustic-electric TKE is very much a working musician's ukulele
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Ukulele Club of Hawaii Gets an Infusion of Aloha—and a New Livestream
Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel have taken the reins of the club, which was started in 2006, and have made changes that have already increased attendance
Actress, Singer, and Songwriter Nellie McKay’s Ukulele Accompanies her Everywhere, from Broadway to Egypt
There is no hard line between the worlds of acting, music, and writing for Nellie McKay