Kawai Carvalho’s Coast ’Ukulele Blossoms Out of a Family Tragedy
'I was blown away by how I felt building these instruments, how connected I felt to them, how there was this calming energy to making them.'
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Ukulele Community Comes Together to Support Maui Wildfire Relief
When news of the devastation first broke, there was a rallying cry from the worldwide ukulele community of “How can I help?”
Spice Up Your Sound with Banjo-Ukuleles
The banjo-ukulele is one of the most powerful spices in the ukulele world
Great Ukes: Why Did Gibson’s First Banjo Uke Have a Trap Door?
Gibson introduced its first ukulele banjo, the UB model, sometime around 1925
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Exploring the Ukulele’s Place in Higher Education Around the World
Making music with the ukulele is accessible and social, but what if you want study the instrument at the degree level in university?
Henry Kailimai and the Ford Hawaiians Introduced the Motor City to the ‘Sweet’ Sound of Ukulele
One day at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the sweet sounds produced by the Hawaiian Quintet caught the ear of another Henry—Henry Ford
Arhoolie Records’ Chris Strachwitz Left His Mark on Hawaiian Music, Too
Significant compilations of early music featured ukulele and steel guitar
Ukulele Songstress Amy Kucharik Brews a Potent Potion of Catchy Tunes
Kerrville Folk Songwriting Competition winner combines swing, jazz, blues, vaudeville, country, and clever writing
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Uke Scene: A Triumphant Return to the Las Cruces UkeFest
For the 4-piece band the Smoking Jackets, seeing how Las Cruces Ukes nourished its members—even while they were just tiny boxes on a screen—made this year’s festival feel so triumphant.
Uke Tales: Purple Hair, Heirlooms, and More
In this round of Uke Tales, the ukulele leads to a hair-changing experience; a 1930s Martin Soprano helps memories live on; and ukulele groupies can be found in all ages.