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.
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…
Watch Madonna Play Ukulele and Perform ‘La Vie En Rose’
“Can you hear my ukulele,” Madonna asks the crowd before launching into a sultry cover of Édith Piaf “La Vie En Rose” in Québec City — a place where they’ll judge you if your French is bad! The pop icon…
#TBT To A 1927 Hula Girl
By Greg Olwell For this #tbt, we’re going back to a thoroughly astounding short film of one of the finest groups of the 1920s. Featuring two steel guitars, two rhythm guitarists, and ukulele player, Kalama’s Quartet is still a favorite for…
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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…
Feasting on the Uke Recipes: Heidi Swedberg’s New Mexico Red Chili Sauce and More
Here's the recipe for Heidi Swedberg’s basic New Mexico red chili sauce, great for huevos rancheros and much, much more.
Cute Cartoon Animals? Stop Motion and Ukuleles? U900 Has it All!
The Japanese duo, U900, has suckered us in with their cuteness and awesome ukulele skills. Consisting of stop motion animated crocheted animals, the duo sing and play covers of classic songs like ‘Walk Don’t Run’ (above), ‘Twist and Shout’, and…
Four Chords, One Holiday: Master the ‘Monster Mash’ on Uke
What is a Halloween treat that will keep on giving after the veil between worlds reappears and we’ve accepted our newfound cavities? Something to last longer than the other half of that last Kit-Kat bar? Learning how to play the “Monster Mash”–that’s what! You can…
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Winter 2015
Enter the world of the uke lifestyle and its vibrant community. This special section features a snapshot into the lives of 7 diverse players; an illustration of two ukers and their essential clothes, accessories, and attitudes; a guide to where…
Review: Ortega’s Lizard-CC-GB Acoustic-Electric Uke Is Sneaky Good
By Adam Perlmutter The ukulele has earned its status as a serious concert instrument, but it’s really a cheerful instrument at heart. That’s what makes the whimsical design of Ortega’s Lizard-CC-GB so appropriate. Hanging out on the fretboard, with its…