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
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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.
10 Inspiring Ukulele Quotes
These 10 inspirational ukulele quotes from top players and teachers will help you feel the love for the ukulele.
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.
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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.