Cleveland Rocks the Uke! And So Does The Rest of Ohio
It's not just the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—Cleveland also boasts one of the most rockin’ ukulele scenes in the country.
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Ukulele Safari: The Bold Plan to Bring the Uke into Schools in Kenya
The group visited one rural school, one school in the capital city of Nairobi, and one nonprofit home for girls who had been in dangerous situations.
Building a Ukulele Club: How to Make Your Group Fun, Strong, and Successful
We interviewed the leaders of some of the most popular and well-run ukulele clubs in the world to get their advice on building a better ukulele club.
Uke Tales: Flowers, Friendship, Kazoos, Handcrafted Ukes and More of Your Stories
Readers describe battling stage fright, the satisfaction of building your own ukulele, and, of course, the joy of playing with friends and for others.
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Gary Peare and the Road to Ukulelia
Plowing through 20 years of the archives is like jumping headfirst into a swirling multimedia history of ukulele’s third wave
Kelle Jolly Shares Joy and History with her Affrilachian Ukulele
Kelle Jolly proudly identifies as Affrilachian and is, indeed, a vital member of Tennessee’s arts community as a singer, songwriter, musician, teacher, and much more.
The History and Legacy of Kamaka’s Iconic Pineapple Ukuleles
Sometime around 1927 Kamaka experimented with a new body shape. Not only did these pineapple ukes have distinctive looks, they had a fuller, more resonant sound.
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.