World’s Largest Ukulele, According to Guinness
Though the title of “world’s largest ukulele” may be an oxymoronic concept, like “jumbo shrimp,” it’s a real thing and now belongs to Larry Stump for the massive ukulele he built.
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The Dazzling Young Ukulele Star of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Shows Off Her Ukulele Collection
By Greg Olwell Grace VanderWaal, the young musician who wowed everyone with her powerful song on America’s Got Talent shows off her ukulele collection in this video, shot by Tania Savayan for The Journal News. While showing off her collection, the…
Daniel Ward and Lil’ Rev Explore the Ukulele’s Expressiveness on Two New Releases
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele | BY GREG OLWELL DANIEL WARD El Ukulele (Danielworldmusic) In addition to his regular appearances as a teacher and performer at ukulele festivals, Daniel Ward is talented and highly experienced player. Trained as…
First Look at Jake’s Wild New Album!
By Greg Olwell For his new album, living ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro is jumping in a new direction. Nashville Sessions, which is scheduled for release September 23, features Jake recorded live in the studio with bassist Nolan Verner and drummer…
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Video Made the Ukulele Star: 5 People Behind YouTube’s Most Popular Uke Channels
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele magazine | BY AUDREY COLEMAN It’s been over ten years since uke luminary Jake Shimabukuro sat before a video camera in New York’s Central Park and shyly introduced the song he was about…
Hundreds Attend Annual ‘Ukulele University’ in the Pacific Northwest
By Jim D’Ville In the shadow of the majestic Cascade Range of central Oregon lies the epicenter of the Pacific Northwest ukulele world: Bend, Oregon, home of the Bend Ukulele Group. And once a year over 300 ukulele enthusiasts travel…
Behind the Elite Ukuleles: A Kala Shop Visit
A tour of the Petaluma, CA facility making Kala's Elite series ukuleles
Screwing Up Onstage! Everyone Does it, Here’s How to Recover
From the Fall 2016 issue of Stage & Studio | BY ADAM PERLMUTTER To err is human, and no musician is a stranger to making mistakes. Any player who’s put in a good amount of time onstage will most likely…
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Uke Calendar: Camps, Festivals & Adventures, August to October 2016
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele magazine | Complied by AUDREY COLEMAN *pictured above (clockwise): Walt Keale, Ukuleles at Sea’s Zodiac, Hawaiian Uke Retreat, Fulare Pad, Fred & Lynn Sokolow, Tunes in the Dunes, and the Utah Ukulele Festival Camp…
‘Lake Lady’ Charise Sowells Evokes Old-School Soul On Her Ukulele
From the Summer 2016 issue of Ukulele Magazine | BY ANNA PULLEY Charise Sowells, aka “Lake Lady,” has a voice that’s both decidedly modern and world-weary soulful. She started writing songs as a teenager with a Tascam 4-track, along the…