Remembering Influential Ukulele Maker Samuel Kamaka, Jr.
The ukulele world lost a true giant and a great friend when Samuel Kamaka, Jr. passed away on March 15, 2022, at the age of 99, just three months shy of his 100th birthday.
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Uke Tales: George Harrison, Seniors, the Joys of Music, and Hawaiian Legends
Here’s another cool batch of stories from Ukulele readers about their love of uke, including playing George Harrison tunes, bringing smiles to seniors, and more!
Ukuleles from Montana’s de Houtwinkel are Crafted Using Mostly Traditional Techniques
de Houtwinkel ukuleles are hand-made in Montana, with influences from classic Martin ukes and traditional classical guitar construction.
Learn to Play the Flamenco Rumba Strum on Ukulele
There are hundreds of ways to play the rumba strum on ukulele, and lesson focuses on a basic way to play it that can easily be added to or modified as you gain more knowledge.
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Gods of Uke: Sione Aleki Dazzled Audiences with Rock Star Theatrics
A true ukulele rock star, Sione Aleki's showmanship on uke conjures up images of Jimi Hendrix freaking out unsuspecting audiences with similar techniques.
Album Reviews: Steve Rose’s ‘Ukulele Shorts’ & Charissa Hoffman’s ‘Different View’ Highlight Old and New Ukulele Styles
These 2 new ukulele-focused albums—Steve Rose's "Ukulele Shorts" & Charissa Hoffman's "Different View"—span ages of the instrument, stylistically and compositionally.
First Uke in Space!
The first uke in space was part of the 2021 Inspiration4 space flight, and it served a higher purpose than giving the crew a musical outlet during recreation time.
The Joy of Playing Ukulele for Seniors: How to Get Started with Volunteering
You will never find a more receptive, easy-to-play-for, and forgiving audience than seniors
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For LP, Ukulele Brought Joy Back to Making Music
This is how the multiplatinum singer, songwriter, and performer LP formed a deep connection with the ukulele, a small instrument that helps channel big emotions.
Ukulele Maker Steve Grimes Borrows From the Past While Looking to the Future
In the guitar world, Steve Grimes is a well-known builder of extraordinary acoustic guitars. But he also builds some of the finest ukuleles on the planet.