No, the ukulele did not originate in Hawaii. Here’s where the story actually begins
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Contrary to popular belief, the ukulele did not originate in Hawaii. You can actually trace the ...
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12th International Ukulele Contest Announcement!
HONOLULU, HAWAII–The Ukulele Foundation of Hawaii is thrilled to announce the 12th edition of the “International Ukulele Contest” for 2024! This contest is open to anyone aged 3 and above ...
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Ukulele virtuoso Shimabukuro's dreams are coming true
Fleetwood is the latest collaborator in a career that has been filled with them since Shimabukuro shot to fame with his ...
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Who Invented the Ukulele?
The ukulele, a beloved instrument with global appeal, was invented in Hawaii by Madeiran Portuguese immigrants in the 1880s. These settlers brought with them small guitar-like instruments ...
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Ukulele group has fun strumming tunes at Isabella COA
As temperatures crept up into the high teens Friday afternoon after days of blistering cold, the music of the Hawaiian ...
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Explore America: Hawai'i
Anthology of Hawaiian Music on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and discover five things you probably don't know about the ‛ukulele. Hawai‛i also offers world-class surfing and some of the biggest ...
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Ukuleles for India: Beamers hold benefit concert
That’s where the acculturation comes in. The ukulele is not a Hawaiian instrument, it’s a Portuguese instrument that we acculturated.” The Beamers previously traveled with Peterson and ...