NAMM 2016
Kamaka Kicks Off Centennial Year With All-Star Concert at NAMM 2016, Featuring Jake Shimabukuro and More
The Anaheim Hilton’s California Ballroom conveyed a glitz that at first seemed removed from the art and craft of making world-class ukuleles. But on January 23, the Friday evening of the five-day NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, sponsors…
Da Ukulele Boyz: Winter NAMM 2016
Da Ukulele Boyz (Peter deAquino and Garrett Probst) stopped by the Ukulele booth at NAMM 2016 to perform a song on their Kanile’a ukes. Watch the duo play “G Minor Fleas,” from their recent release Just Cuz.
Ukulele Sessions NAMM 2016: Andrew Molina
Here’s Andrew Molina performing “Let’s Roll” on his Kamaka at the Ukulele Magazine booth at NAMM 2016. You may recognize Molina from our list “The Next Jake: 5 Up-And-Coming Hawaiian Artists to Watch,” or from this father/son cover of Led…
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Ukulele Sessions NAMM 2016: Ted Wulfers
Ted Wulfers stopped by the Ukulele Magazine booth at NAMM 2016 to perform a tune on his Koaloha Tenor Uke. Watch the singer-songwriter perform his breezy, freewheeling songs “Find Some Peace” and “Play the Ukulele,” from his new album You Are Here.
Cordoba Ukuleles Unveils 24 Series at Winter NAMM 2016
At Winter NAMM 2016, Cordoba Ukuleles released its 24 series, a new line of ukuleles available in Soprano, Concert, Tenor, Tenor Cutaway (with a pickup), and Baritone. Cordoba also released a new mini guitar if any of you ukers want to try a new…
Kala Introduces New Scallop Series at Winter NAMM 2016
At Winter NAMM 2016, Kala Ukulele released its new Scallop Series, featuring mahogany and rosewood, as well as some other new beauties. Watch the video for more info from Michael Upton of Kala.
Ukulele Sessions NAMM 2016: Kalei Gamiao
Kalei Gamiao stopped by the Ukulele booth at NAMM 2016 to perform “Separate Ways” on his Kamaka tenor ukulele. Watch the deft fingerpicker play “Separate Ways” in advance of his world tour with Taimane Gardner. Read more about Kalei in Ukulele‘s Fall 2015 issue.
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Lanikai Introduces New Curly Mango series at Winter NAMM 2016
At Winter NAMM 2016, Lanikai released their new Curly Mango series, complete with maple binding and their TunaUke Technology, which easily improves intonation problems. Watch the video for more info from Lanikai.