
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.
Vintage sounds, sparkling energy, jazzy stylings, and irrepressible spirit burst are hallmarks of the ukulele-driven sound of the band Victor & Penny.
James Hill shares his thoughts on how ukulele festivals might evolve in this third wave of ukulele.
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.
An essential part of Gerald Ross’ success playing the ukulele is his encyclopedic knowledge of multiple genres of music, from swing to old-time, Latin to jazz.
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After working in his California ukulele shop for almost 20 years, Little River Instruments' Dave Sigman recently relocated to one of his favorite spots in Hawaii.
During its lifetime this vintage Martin ukulele had acquired a sound that I’d describe as phenomenal, unworldly, and just magical. But now it needed repairs.
For over 50 years Eddie Kamae was at the forefront of the Hawaiian renaissance as a traditional ukulele player, singer, composer, bandleader, producer, and more.
Here are some of the most well-known ukulele players throughout history and playing today that you should know about.
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Regal's Jungle Uke had a body that was completely covered in fake leopard fur fabric, making it one of the worst sounding—but coolest looking—ukuleles ever made.
This is the story of how 3 young players developed a symbiotic relationship & learned with 1920s vaudeville ukulele master and "Wizard of the Strings" Roy Smeck.