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
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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
Explore The Family Tree of the Ukulele, from the Taro Patch to the Guitalele
These relatives include instruments that evolved from the design and/or properties of the uke itself or were created as a result of its popularity, including the taro patch, Tahitian ukulele, tiple, and guitalele, as well as the ukelin
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Tracing the History of Early Black Ukulele Players from Vaudeville to Beale Street and Beyond
I’ve long been interested in learning to what degree the ukulele—a remarkably democratic instrument seemingly accessible to every strata of U.S. society—was popular among African American players and music fans from the end of World War I until the beginning of World War II
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
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
‘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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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