Actress, Singer, and Songwriter Nellie McKay’s Ukulele Accompanies her Everywhere, from Broadway to Egypt
There is no hard line between the worlds of acting, music, and writing for Nellie McKay
Explore The Family Tree of the Ukulele, from the Taro Patch to the Guitalele
These relatives include instruments that evolved from the design and/or properties of the uke itself or were created as a result of its popularity, including the taro patch, Tahitian ukulele, tiple, and guitalele, as well as the ukelin
Play Like Iz! What You Can Learn from the Unique Ukulele Stylings of Israel Kamakawiwo’le
Here we examine what it is that makes Iz’s sound so alluring by taking a close look at various aspects of his playing technique, equipment, upbringing, and his mindset toward playing music
Tracing the History of Early Black Ukulele Players from Vaudeville to Beale Street and Beyond
I’ve long been interested in learning to what degree the ukulele—a remarkably democratic instrument seemingly accessible to every strata of U.S. society—was popular among African American players and music fans from the end of World War I until the beginning of World War II
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How Uker Andrew Hoyt Played a Sold-Out Arena—with Just 2 Hours’ Notice
Hoyt filled in as the last-minute opener for AJR and got the crowd singing along to his music
Uke Tales: A Musical Link with an Old Friend & Building with Aloha
Readers write in about an eternal connection made by a friend’s ukulele, and building a special instrument with aloha
Enter to Win this KLOS Full Carbon Acoustic-Electric Concert Uke!
GRAND PRIZE The KLOS Concert boasts maximum durability, while still offering incredible sound and playability. With a body and neck built from pure carbon fiber, you can take this compact ukulele with you on whatever adventure: from cresting mountains to…
‘Teki,’ a Sound-Illustrated Sci-Fi Book, Places Ukulele at the Center of the Story
This unique project combines a sci-fi story set in the future with music, like a musical theater production in book form
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Fresh Jams! How to Keep the Same Old Songs from Getting Stale on Ukulele
Many of the concepts here may not be new to you, but this will give you a template to improve your playing and enhance the sound of your group at the same time
The Birdwatchers Ukulele Trio Combines Silky Harmonies with Positive Vibes
With singing as pleasant as a thrush nightingale and demeanor as fun and friendly as a black-capped chickadee, it’s no surprise the Birdwatchers are gaining popularity in the uke world