Abe’s Rhythm Multi-instrumentalist Abe Lagrimas Jr. uses his extensive jazz training to weave complex rhythms into lounge-style instrumentals that draw from Hawaiian, folk, and contemporary music. Playing both ukulele and drums, Lagrimas is accompanied by Hamilton Price on bass, but—as…
Playing ukulele changed the way I hear music Miles Schon explores the uke’s possibilities © Deidre Neville Singer-songwriter Miles Schon started playing guitar at age 13, but it took him nearly another decade to pick up a ukulele—and even…
By Karen Peterson For those of a certain age, somewhere in the memory banks is the image of a smiling, freckle-faced, red-headed guy—not the marionette Howdy Doody—wearing a bright Hawaiian shirt and plucking a ukulele. It was Arthur Godfrey, and…
The runaway hit of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition came from a lei-bedecked ukulele quintet playing in the middle of the Hawaiian Pavilion.
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This year, the Alvarez brand is celebrating its 50th anniversary. While best known for its guitars, the company has just launched the intriguing new Artist series of ukuleles, which will feature solid soundboards, herringbone purfling, fan bracing, and a variety of…
We are in the midst of a renaissance in ukulele design and repertoire, and the petite instrument is enjoying entire festivals dedicated to it around the world.
If there hasn’t been a university study on the psychological and sociological benefits of playing the ukulele, now might be a good time—and Victoria Vox could be the Test Case.
There are several routes available to ukulele players who need to amplify. Here's how to choose and use the right ukulele pickups.
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Next year, Honolulu’s esteemed Kamaka Ukulele company is turning 100 years old. For many players out there, Kamaka’s ukes are among the finest available. At this year’s NAMM show, we were quite fortunate to have a session with the great Kalei…
It’s been 10 years since stained-glass artist Yvonne de Villiers started Luna Guitars, and as the company continues to grow, so does its product line. While they’ve been offering ukes for several years, their uke catalog is now bigger than ever, including…