Winter NAMM 2015: Lanikai Introduces Its Handmade Makau Series
Last summer, Lanikai Ukuleles unveiled its Makau Series of instruments. Each uke in the line is handmade in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii, with all-solid koa backs and sides, rosewood fingerboards, Honduran mahogany necks, and abalone headstock inlays. The latest addition to…
Ukulele Fuels New Documentary Soundtrack
The singer-songwriter and uke player known as Danielle Ate the Sandwich has just released The Drawing Back of Curtains, a lovely and compelling 11-song collection that serves as the soundtrack to the new documentary, Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake…
Great Ukes: Martin’s Style 3 Was a Favorite of Many Notable Players
Introduced in 1915 at a price of $25, this was one of the most expensive ukuleles on the market at the time
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Jack Johnson Auctions Off Pepe Romero Jr. Custom Tenor Ukulele for Charity
Shopping for a beautiful uke? Shopping for a beautiful uke that Jack Johnson signed and played? Johnson’s custom “Beetle Kill” Pepe Romero Jr. tenor ukulele is for sale on eBay with all proceeds going to his Kokua Foundation charity in…
Foggy Otis, Holly Jolly Winner, Shows off His Prize, a Cordoba 35T-CE
Thanks for sharing Foggy, sounds great!
Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra Kicks Off U.S. Tour
The Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra kicked off its U.S. tour last night in New York City and will bring its outrageous, ukulele-fueled performances to 12 more cities through January 25. Check out all the dates here and below. One of New Zealand’s…
A Concerto for Ukulele and Orchestra
A ukulele concerto for symphony orchestra? This is not something you hear every day. Occasionally, you’ll hear a Baroque piece arranged for the uke, such as Vivaldi’s Lute Concerto in D Major, or perhaps a modern composition featuring an orchestra…
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Moku Announces Collaboration with Mike Hind
Although Mike “Uncle Elvis” Hind has only been playing ukulele for a few short years, he’s developed a sterling reputation as an engaging, entertaining performer. Now, the Bermuda-based musician is adding ukulele designer to his resume. Moku Ukuleles has announced the…
Introducing the Electro-Acoustic Ukelation
As if the ukulele wasn’t portable enough . . . Monty Ross, an electrical engineer based in Washington, has developed a AA-battery-powered, solid-body, electro-acoustic ukulele, known as the Ukelation. The Ukelation features an under-saddle pickup along with a built-in speaker…