From Backing Don Ho to Redefining Jazz Uke, Benny Chong Can Do it All
Ukulele virtuoso Benny Chong has had an incredible musical career, from starting out in Don Ho's backing band in the '60s to now leading jazz ukulele workshops around the world.
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The Healing Ukulele: How People Are Using Ukes to Help Children
One organization that is proving the healing powers of the ukulele and making a huge difference in the lives of countless children is the Ukulele Kids Club.
Five Essential, Classic Hawaiian Ukulele Albums
Because the ukulele has been the favored instrument of so many Hawaiian players, there are a slew of classic albums worth investigating. Here are 5 essential Hawaiian ukulele albums.
10 Inspiring Ukulele Quotes
These 10 inspirational ukulele quotes from top players and teachers will help you feel the love for the ukulele.
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20 Must-Listen Ukulele Albums
Explore ukulele history with must-hear records from the 1920s to the present day, plus ten favorite albums from the past ten years.
Fit to Print: A Look at the Ukulele in Ads, Comics, and Magazine and Book Covers
Take a look at the ukulele in vintage newspaper and magazine advertisements, comics, cover illustrations, and related printed media from the 1910s to the 1960s.
Building a Ukulele: Voicing is at the Heart of Volume and Sound Quality
“Voicing”—the process by which a luthier thins and braces an instrument’s top during construction—is at the heart of volume and sound quality when building a ukulele.
Ukulele Makers Large and Small are Embracing the Eco-Friendly Practice of Sustainability
From large manufacturers to solitary craftspeople, ukulele makers are making greener choices and embracing the shift towards responsible, sustainable practices.
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Global Star Taimane Explores Her Polynesian Roots on ‘HAWAIKI’
Taimane, who is now unquestionably the most popular female ukulele player in the world, explores her Polynesian roots on the new concept album HAWAIKI.
Ukulele Luthier Jayne Henderson Tries to Find the Soul of Each Instrument She Makes
Jayne Henderson discovered her passion (and talent) for making instruments working on a guitar with her father Wayne and went on to found her own company, E.J. Henderson Guitars & Ukuleles.