Ukulele Lesson: Bossa Nova Like a Boss!
Exploring the Brazilian rhythm with this reimagining of a popular science-fiction TV theme song from the 1960s, arranged for baritone ukulele
Great Ukes: The Vintage Echo-Uke Had a Sonic Secret
These ukuleles look just like other 1920s-era Hawaiian ukes, but they have a small and rather curious difference
Ukulele Events for September, October, and November 2017
Compiled by Audrey Coleman & Greg Olwell Submission Info Have an event coming up? Please contact us with information about artists and workshops, plus dates, location, and how people can find out more information: editors.uke@stringletter.com ALABAMA UKE FEST September 9, 2017…
Formby Uke Sells for £28,500
By Greg Olwell A ukulele once owned by entertainer George Formby, sold for £28,500 (over $36,000 at the time of the sale), through an auction on June 30, 2017. The Gibson UB-3 banjo-ukulele, which was sold through Hansons Auctions, came with many…
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Learn to Play an Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Classic, ‘Ka Pua U‘I’
On his version of Bina Mossman’s classic, Iz dresses up a simple chord progression with some jazz strums and fills
Summer School: Ukulele University 2017
By Jim D’Ville In the shadow of the majestic Cascade Mountains in central Oregon, Ukulele University is an annual gathering of those dedicated to higher education on the ukulele. Held at 3,600 feet above sea level, UU6 was once again…
Ukulele and Hula Competition Lights Up Las Vegas
By Audrey Coleman How many ukulele events that you’ve attended have opened with a solemn chant in Hawaiian followed by a ceremonial hula performed to a pahu drum? And how many uke instructors do you know that receive the Hawaiian…
Pick of the Week: ‘Let My Love Open the Door’ from Tom Freund and Ben Harper
By Greg Olwell Recently, singer-songwriter Tom Freund grabbed his ukulele and teamed up with his old friend, guitarist Ben Harper, to record a cover of “Let My Love Open the Door,” a classic from Pete Townshend. There is supposedly going to…
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Cordoba Introduces 15CB Bocote Concert Ukulele at Summer NAMM 2017 Video
At the 2017 Summer NAMM show in Nashville, Ryan Cooper of Cordoba Guitars took a moment to show off the new Cordoba 15CB ukulele. This concert-sized uke is made with bocote, a wood of striking light and dark contrasting…
Saga Introduces New Diamond Head And Hamano Ukuleles at Summer NAMM 2017: Video
At Summer NAMM 2017, Saga introduced new ukuleles from Diamond Head and Hamano, including the Hot Rod series ukes, which come in a gold metal paint sparkle finish. Other sparkle colors include blue, red, and pink. In addition, Saga’s David…