HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Contrary to popular belief, the ukulele did not originate in Hawaii. You can actually trace the ...

Fleetwood is the latest collaborator in a career that has been filled with them since Shimabukuro shot to fame with his ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn about the Hawaiian dance form hula, enjoy a playlist from Musics of Hawai‛i: Anthology of Hawaiian Music on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, and discover five things you probably don't know ...