Learn a Bluesy Ukulele Arrangement of “Careless Love,” Inspired by Josh White
This tune is a staple in blues, folk, New Orleans jazz, and other American and Black musical traditions
Uke Makers: When the Wood Speaks, Ken Franklin Listens
Franklin's elegant, innovative instruments have garnered attention far beyond the confines of his small Northern California community
Beyond the Basic Blues: Explore Variations on the 12-Bar Form on Ukulele
This lesson dives into the 8-bar form, jazz-blues, minor blues, riffs, and rhythms
Review: Martin TKE Solid Koa Tenor Sounds like a Tropical Breeze
The acoustic-electric TKE is very much a working musician's ukulele
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Livestream Ukulele: Online Events Calendar
Virtual uke jams, meet ups, lessons, and performances are a a great way to stay connected to the ukulele community. Find events our ukulele events calendar or submit your own!
Ukulele Club of Hawaii Gets an Infusion of Aloha—and a New Livestream
Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel have taken the reins of the club, which was started in 2006, and have made changes that have already increased attendance
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
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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