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.
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.
Ukulele Holiday Spirit 2022: Winter is Here, Krampus is Koming
In our final Holiday Spirit collection for 2022, we celebrate the solstice with an ode to winter in these 5 ukulele videos.
Celebrate Ten Years Of Ukulele Magazine with Iconic Uke Artists, Albums, and Words of Wisdom
To celebrate ten years of Ukulele magazine, we put together a few top-ten lists, highlighting the bright spots in ukulele culture.
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Ukulele Holiday Spirit 2022—Our ‘Holly Jolly’ Picks, Part 3!
We conclude our 2023 “Holly Jolly” celebration of holiday music with 5 more videos submitted by Ukulele mag readers. Three of them are fun originals, 2 are popular tunes most of you know.
Uke Scene: Lots of Love in Lansing, Michigan
There's a lot of love for the ukulele in Lansing, Michigan, including the world's largest uke, the week-long Might Uke Day festival, Uke-mecca Elderly Instruments and much more.