World’s Largest Ukulele, According to Guinness
Though the title of “world’s largest ukulele” may be an oxymoronic concept, like “jumbo shrimp,” it’s a real thing and now belongs to Larry Stump for the massive ukulele he built.
Matisyahu Surprises Ukulele Player with Sing-A-Long and Temporary Prison Release
By Greg Olwell The funny and strange tale of Maui ukulele player Clint Alama and reggae-rap artist Matisyahu continues to grow odder and more interesting. Alama’s brush with fame begins in late July, when someone began to accompany him as…
Cookie-lele Bake Off
The winners are here! Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Cookie-Lele Bake Off. Katie Yamaguchi placed in first, followed by our two runners up, Christina Muska and Kate Hope. In honor of these fabulous cookies and the…
The Dazzling Young Ukulele Star of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Shows Off Her Ukulele Collection
By Greg Olwell Grace VanderWaal, the young musician who wowed everyone with her powerful song on America’s Got Talent shows off her ukulele collection in this video, shot by Tania Savayan for The Journal News. While showing off her collection, the…
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Ukulele Book Review: How Hawaiian Music Changed the World, Jake Live Note for Note, Plus Star Wars and Peanuts Sheet Music
This roundup of ukulele in print covers a nonfiction history book, an impressive note-for-note transcription, and two collections of sheet music
Daniel Ward and Lil’ Rev Explore the Ukulele’s Expressiveness on Two New Releases
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele | BY GREG OLWELL DANIEL WARD El Ukulele (Danielworldmusic) In addition to his regular appearances as a teacher and performer at ukulele festivals, Daniel Ward is talented and highly experienced player. Trained as…
First Look at Jake’s Wild New Album!
By Greg Olwell For his new album, living ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro is jumping in a new direction. Nashville Sessions, which is scheduled for release September 23, features Jake recorded live in the studio with bassist Nolan Verner and drummer…
Ukulele Sessions Presents Ragtime and Blues with Del Rey and Steve James
By Greg Olwell During a recent swing through Northern California, noted blues, jug band, and ragtime ukulele player Del Rey stopped by our studio for a Ukulele Sessions Presents performance. Together with guitarist Steve James, who accompanied her on two…
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Video Made the Ukulele Star: 5 People Behind YouTube’s Most Popular Uke Channels
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele magazine | BY AUDREY COLEMAN It’s been over ten years since uke luminary Jake Shimabukuro sat before a video camera in New York’s Central Park and shyly introduced the song he was about…
Hundreds Attend Annual ‘Ukulele University’ in the Pacific Northwest
By Jim D’Ville In the shadow of the majestic Cascade Range of central Oregon lies the epicenter of the Pacific Northwest ukulele world: Bend, Oregon, home of the Bend Ukulele Group. And once a year over 300 ukulele enthusiasts travel…