How Aquila’s Mimmo Peruffo Revolutionized the Ukulele String
Though Aquila quickly rose as a market leader for gut strings, Peruffo kept searching for ways to improve and modernize the product
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Ukulele-Themed Cruises Are Taking Off
By David Templeton “Part of the magical power of the ukulele is that it doesn’t really matter where you are when you play it,” says Craig Chee, who performs and teaches uke around the world. “When you get a group…
Review: Ruby & Smith’s ‘A Ukulele Album’ is Seriously Playful and Playfully Serious
by Kenny Berkowitz She’s Daphne Roubini, the one with the Billie Holiday voice, all breath and wistfulness. He’s Andrew Smith, the one picking ukulele behind her, alternating between strumming and single-string leads. Together, they’re Ruby & Smith, the heart of…
Nashville Uke Society Fosters Good Times, Unity, and Inspiration
Though the Nashville Uke Society meetings are fundamentally about having a good time, the participants' love for the instrument unifies and inspires them to play.
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The 2015 Holiday Gift Guide
Spread some ukulele cheer with these great gifts. Christmas Songbooks for Ukulele From classic carols to popular hits, It’s a Ukulele Christmas includes over 80 holiday favorites arranged for ukulele. Get the kids to play along with Alfred’s Kid’s Ukulele…
The Ukulele Holiday Gift Guide!
With the holidays just around the corner, our staff has been busy getting ready for the season by scouring the internet for fun themed videos and images to share, writing up holiday articles, and adding new inventory to the store.…
Scientific Study Shows Playing Ukulele Benefits Kids’ Attitudes
This scientific study reveals what uke players already know: the instrument inspires positive behavior.
Kanekoa Takes the Ukulele on a Long, Strange Trip
Playing what it describes as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian reggae fusion rock from Maui,” Kanekoa is riding a wave of renewed interest in the ukulele.
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A Day in the Life: Peek Into the World of 7 Unique Ukers
By Whitney Phaneuf Meet seven diverse artists—some who make their living playing uke, others who perform for the love of it (after working a day job)—and find out what inspires them and what they aspire to. Julia Nunes: Cool and Casual…
Feasting on the Uke: Food, Travel, and Music Combine at These Festivals and Workshops
BY KAREN PETERSON If playing the ukulele stimulates your appetite for more, here’s a nourishing tip—find ukulele workshops that place as much emphasis on good food as good music. “Enjoying good food and wine can equate to a passion for…