Global Star Taimane Explores Her Polynesian Roots on ‘HAWAIKI’
Taimane, who is now unquestionably the most popular female ukulele player in the world, explores her Polynesian roots on the new concept album HAWAIKI.
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Taimane Brings Island Flavor to NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’
Accompanied by a nylon string acoustic guitar, cajon, violin, and a Hawaiian dancer, Taimane fuses Island and Latin flavors with her 5-string ukulele and talented band in a recent NPR Tiny Desk concert. Her demeanor follows the sound of her…
Watch Taimane in Playing for Change’s Fantastic New Video of Robbie Robertson’s ‘The Weight’!
No doubt many of you have come across one or more of the fabulous videos put out by an organization called Playing for Change, in which musicians from all over the world collaborate in real time performing a popular song,…
Taimane Offers Tips on Stage Fright & Talks Upcoming Tour
BY LAURENCE VITTES After a busy concert season, playing music in all genres including her own compositions in brilliant, innovative ways on the ukulele, winning new fans for her and her instrument wherever she goes, Taimane returned home to Honolulu…
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Ohta Jr., Taimane & Fuchigami Win Big
The winners of Hawaii’s prestigious Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards were announced in a lavish ceremony May 25. Some big names in the ukulele world walked away with awards from the Hawaii Academy of Recording Arts, which hosts the event at…
Taimane’s Volcanic New Video for “Earth”
One year ago, a series of earthquakes on the east side of the island of Hawaii lead to a number of fissures opening in the lower Puna region’s settlements of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens. Here, in the east riff…
New Releases from Taimane, Chee & Maisel, Sokolow, and More
FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE TAIMANE Elemental [taimane.com] On her latest album, Honolulu native Taimane Gardner continues to expand upon the kinetic ukulele style she developed over the years. Over seven original tracks titled after the classical elements,…
Taimane Debuts 3 Songs from Her New Album at her Ukulele Session
Taimane and her band stopped by the Ukulele studio for an exclusive performance while on a recent warm-up tour ahead of the June 5 release of her latest album, Elemental. Joined by guitarist Jazzy Jazz and percussionist Jonathan Heraux on cajon (and forks), Taimane…
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Taimane Teaches Her Strum Pattern for ‘Jolene’
By Greg Olwell In this video lesson from Taimane Gardner, she shows off a cool strum she uses for “Jolene,” a classic song from Dolly Parton. For this lesson, you’ll need Am, G, and C chords, so your fretting hand…
Why I Uke: Taimane Finds Inspiration in Nature and Dreams
Busking in Waikiki as a kid helped shape who she is as an artist today