How Uker Andrew Hoyt Played a Sold-Out Arena—with Just 2 Hours’ Notice
Hoyt filled in as the last-minute opener for AJR and got the crowd singing along to his music
Joey Lusterman
Uke Tales: A Musical Link with an Old Friend & Building with Aloha
Readers write in about an eternal connection made by a friend’s ukulele, and building a special instrument with aloha
Enter to Win this KLOS Full Carbon Acoustic-Electric Concert Uke!
GRAND PRIZE The KLOS Concert boasts maximum durability, while still offering incredible sound and playability. With a body and neck built from pure carbon fiber, you can take this compact ukulele with you on whatever adventure: from cresting mountains to…
‘Teki,’ a Sound-Illustrated Sci-Fi Book, Places Ukulele at the Center of the Story
This unique project combines a sci-fi story set in the future with music, like a musical theater production in book form
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Fresh Jams! How to Keep the Same Old Songs from Getting Stale on Ukulele
Many of the concepts here may not be new to you, but this will give you a template to improve your playing and enhance the sound of your group at the same time
The Birdwatchers Ukulele Trio Combines Silky Harmonies with Positive Vibes
With singing as pleasant as a thrush nightingale and demeanor as fun and friendly as a black-capped chickadee, it’s no surprise the Birdwatchers are gaining popularity in the uke world
Roaring ‘20s Style: Lyon & Healy Ukuleles Rivaled the Top Makers of the Era
L&H introduced its first ukuleles in 1915, expanding their line in the 1920s to include more than a dozen models, including the well-known Bell and Shrine series
Steven Espaniola is Keeping Hawaiian Tradition Alive While Also Pushing Forward
The in-demand ukulele festival instructor discusses his original music and his somewhat unusual road to becoming one of the most respected Hawaiian musicians on the mainland
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Luthier Shelley Park Brings Gypsy Jazz Flavor to Her Moodyville Ukuleles
The Hot Club of France didn’t have a ukulele player. But that didn’t stop Park from imagining what it might look like if they did.
Learn New Techniques on Your Uke with this Classical Indian Raga
The complexity of Indian music might seem overwhelming, but knowing just a few basics can give you the tools to appreciate the art form’s spectacular richness